For the record, I’m not sure if I should be writing this post. It’s not like I can say anything to make today make sense. But it feels like I should try to put some of the many thoughts I’m having onto “paper.” When I first heard about the shooting in CT, there seemed toContinueContinue reading “Kids, comments and hugs”
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I’m a tree decorating genius
At the risk of sounding like my least favorite Broadway leading lady, Elle Woods… OH MY GOD, OH MY GOD, YOU GUYS! I am officially brilliant. Allow me to explain. I’m not sure if this is a trend among my readers, but I am exhausted this holiday season. I’m not sure why. I’ve got ChristmasContinueContinue reading “I’m a tree decorating genius”
Gnome Thank You
Imagine you’re me. You’ve just spent a long, laughter-filled day with two girlfriends, drinking several glasses of wine, enjoying some homemade eggnog and baking more than 50 dozen cookies. Imagine trudging to your guest bed, eagerly awaiting the moment when you can lie down, pull up the covers, roll over, and crash to sleep. YouContinueContinue reading “Gnome Thank You”
Lessons in inadequacy
A few weeks back, a couple of grad school friends trekked to Everest Base Camp. I viewed the pictures of them looking fit and happy while slumped in my office chair feeling slothlike and boring. This past week, I stood on a pier at the Norfolk Navy base and watched as the USS Carr, aContinueContinue reading “Lessons in inadequacy”
When worlds collide: Wisconsin in Arkansas
I seriously cannot believe I’m doing this. I never thought I would write a blog post about Arkansas football. But since (former) UW Madison football coach Bret Bielema was announced as the new coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks, my phone has been buzzing with tweets and texts. It makes me laugh. Because I’m one ofContinueContinue reading “When worlds collide: Wisconsin in Arkansas”
Everything and a Racehorse 