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Monthly Archives: September 2015
#Thursday Doors — Woman’s Divorce Castle
This lil stone cottage isn’t too far from my house. In an area that’s comprised mostly of post-war housing with little variation, this little cottage and its plain white wood door stand out. Around here, any door without a storm … Continue reading
One-Liner Wednesday — Moo Words
When Moo was seven, she carried a cantaloupe into the living room and asked me to make her some cattermelon. One-Liner Wednesdays are brought to you by LindaGHill
Can People Even Find You?
If I were in the habit of giving advice about blogging, I’d write a blog about it. I am not in the habit of giving advice about blogging, but as a reader, there is this one thing you could do … Continue reading
In Your Face, Me!
I let my husband drive my car once a week. You read that right. I LET him drive MY car. Whatever. Yes, I’m a bitch. If you’re not one of the 12 people who knows my life, you’re really not qualified … Continue reading
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#Thursday Doors — Old Towne Hall
I couldn’t find any information on whether this building was a literal old town hall, used to hold town meetings in a Chicago suburb, but I did find it’s now a venue for weddings and other celebrations. I like the way … Continue reading
One-Liner Wednesday — Oh, The Ickiness of Average
I said to Sassy, “Had I censored your reading, you would not be the student you are now.” “I know, right? I’d be…” she shuddered, “Average.” One-Liner Wednesdays are brought to you by LindaGHill
Nourishment
Although my social media accounts would lead you to believe I disappeared over the weekend, I really only went up Chicago-Way to visit with HME. The benefits of visiting HME are always too many to list, but I will do my … Continue reading
#Thursday Doors — Vanity
I’m cheating a lil bit on today’s #ThursdayDoors post, but it IS a door…a re-purposed door is still a door. I mean, it has a knob and everything. This is someone’s 4-H project for the Indiana State Fair. I think … Continue reading
One-Liner Wednesday — Don’t Argue with Papa
The little boy said he wanted to play soccer. His father told him that soccer was unAmerican, and he should want to play a real sport, like football. My dad looked up from his paper to say, “Soccer is the … Continue reading
Lunchmeat Lady, Who Do You Think You Are?
As many of you know, I don’t eat much meat, and I’m persnickety about it when I do eat it. However, I cook for two rapacious carnivores, so trips to the deli counter are made at least twice a month. Typically, … Continue reading


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