Friday, August 29, 2014
Does this fall under Love & Logic?
AUGUSTA, GA - Emerson is sitting in my office, cheerfully playing with her iPad, while I finish up a couple of small tasks.
"Mama? Can I have two dollars?" she asks.
"Nope."
"Ugh! You diddin' even let me tell you why I wan-ned it."
I cock my...
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Here's how obtuse I can be
AUGUSTA, GA - So, a couple of weeks ago, I went to the traditional Breakfast & Briefings at Fort Gordon, hosted by the Fort Gordon Alliance. I got there at 6:30 a.m. to set up the booth, and only a few folks were there.
A gentleman standing...
Monday, August 25, 2014
If you have to tell people you're smart... you might not be
AUGUSTA, GA. - It's 2:30 p.m. on a day that the office hosted a potluck, and you know what that time is. That time is Cake Time.
"Cake, cake, cake, cake, cakey-cakey, cake, cake," I sang to myself as I walked down the hall to the office kitchen....
Friday, August 22, 2014
Product Review: Atkins Endulge Chocolate Caramel Nut Chew Bars
AUGUSTA, GA - Tastes like a Snickers. I liked it.
End of story.
... what? You want more?
Okay, the sample I was sent was pretty old. The chocolate had that pale cast to it in spots, and it was a little dry and crumbly. But still...
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
The most frequent reason I punish my child is for talking
AUGUSTA, GA. - Emerson had her friend, Kayla, for a sleepover, which is always hilarious. I crashed about 11 p.m., but woke at 2 a.m. to the sound of giggles...
I stumble to the bedroom and stop in the doorway, mouth agape.
"We're playing," Emerson...
Monday, August 18, 2014
Life Pro-Tip: How to fix broken makeup
I stole this image from http://smallnotebook.org. Because I no haz photography skillz.
AUGUSTA, GA - One of the benefits to not wearing a lot of makeup is that the products I buy last longer. It also means that I have a better-than-average...
Friday, August 15, 2014
One reason to love Augusta
AUGUSTA, GA - I'm having lunch with a friend from out of town, and we are enjoying some awesome Pho Bac in Evans.
Him: "I hate Augusta. There's nothing here."
Me (gesturing out the window of the restaurant): "How can you say that? Look that parking...
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Evolution is for real
AUGUSTA, GA. - Emerson and I are having one of our gloriously goofy conversations. She's full of energy and wearing her sassy pants. It's infectious. It may have inspired me to undermine all of science in one conversation.
Em: "Mama, which My Little...
Monday, August 11, 2014
A conversation with cognitive dissonance
AUGUSTA, GA. - I get angry with people sometimes. I try to keep it to myself, try to understand others' perspectives, try to remind myself that we all experience our own struggles. But when people lie, manipulate other people, bully someone weaker,...
Friday, August 08, 2014
DIY Fail
AUGUSTA, GA - Um, I think you've all seen my DIY, crafting, and Pinterest fails in the past. For example, I had to go out and buy spackle after my successful (eventually) attempt to hang a pot rack from the kitchen ceiling. And also to make so many...
