Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Product Review: Dr. Bronner's Peppermint Castile Liquid Soap
AUGUSTA, GA. - I shower and wash my hair every day, unless I'm sick. It's a necessity of life, with having the oily hair and skin I was gifted by genetics.
I have some favorite products that I use regularly. They generally have some similar characteristics:
1....
Monday, February 23, 2015
How do I make history relevant to a 10-year-old?
AUGUSTA, GA. - So, Emerson is a good student. But, right now, she has a low B in social studies.
"Emerson, what is this grade about?" I asked her, genuinely confused.
"I dunno," she said. "Social studies is boring."
Boring? History is storytelling,...
Friday, February 20, 2015
My powers of observation might need some work
AUGUSTA, GA. - So we took some students up to the state capitol to meet with our legislators and talk about issues in education.
We set up our table with our beautiful banners, university literature, and logo giveaways to build our branding in people's...
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
It's my lunch and I'll cry if I want to
AUGUSTA, GA.
I'm microwaving lunch when a co-workers walks in.
Him: "That smells spicy."
Me: "It's just crappy Lean Cuisine."
Him: "That's redundant."
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Monday, February 16, 2015
Family Travel: The Georgia Aquarium
AUGUSTA, GA. - Emerson decided that she didn't want a party for her 10th birthday. She wanted to go to visit family in Atlanta, and go to the Georgia Aquarium and the World of Coke with her BFF, Kayla.
We stayed at my parents' house and took MARTA...
Friday, February 13, 2015
My funny Valentine
Augusta, GA. - I picked Emerson up from school after her Valentine's Day party.
Emerson: "Mom, I got a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup for you."
Me: "Ooh, thanks, Doodle!"
Emerson: "But I ate it."
Me: "Ugh! Rawr!"
Emerson (cackling): "I couldn't...
Monday, February 09, 2015
Wherein I reveal that I am sometimes not very nice
AUGUSTA, GA. - Sigh. You know how we all have those days where we are definitely NOT the person that Mr. Rogers knows we can be?
LOL, no. Not that Mr. Rogers.
Yes, this one. Umm... wait a minute - what are you doing, Mr. Rogers?
Anyway. One...
Friday, February 06, 2015
Perspective on parenting
AUGUSTA, GA. - I'm talking to a coworker.
Her: "My sister's pregnant. She's 22 weeks."
Me: "Oh, that's great! Congratulations!"
Her: "Oh, it's her third. Nobody cares."
Me: "oooookaaaayyy...."...
Wednesday, February 04, 2015
It's a hard knock life for us
Apparently how Emerson views herself.
AUGUSTA, GA. - Emerson made a huge mess. It's not the first time, and it won't be the last. But she acted completely incompetent in cleaning it up.
"Emerson, go get something to scrub this," I said, for the...
Monday, February 02, 2015
Product Review: Nivea Body In-Shower Nourishing Body Lotion
AUGUSTA, GA. - Whenever I get a sample of a skincare, hair care or other beauty product, I am prepared for snake oil in a bottle. I can't count the number of "anti-aging" serums I have received. They're usually of no particular benefit (anything Garnier...
