The Holiday Shuffle
(Originally posted at The Mess That Is Me on 12/11) “What time are you eating Thanksgiving dinner?” I shrugged. “Four or four-thirty. ...
When They Stop Believing
(Originally posted at The Mess That Is Me 12/2011) “Lyla said that Santa wasn’t real.” Sarah froze, a sudden panic of sadness settling in....
To Fright or Not to Fright
(Originally posted at The Mess That Is Me October 2012) These final three months of the year are my favorite. I love the weather, the...
Mondays, Not So Bad
(Originally posted at The Mess That Is Me June 2013.) I’m not sure when Mondays started getting a bad reputation. I’m sure it was long...
“Chicken Is My Life”
(Originally posted at The MessThat Is Me September 2011) As I was growing up, my mother did everything she could to keep me from working...
They Say I’m Quirky
(Originally posted at The Mess That Is Me on September 7, 2010) They say I’m quirky, whatever that means. When I think quirky, I tend to...
Who’s Cooking Tonight?
It’s easy for me to get confused. I mean, I share a home with three ladies who have divvied up the chores and I have a hard enough time...
The Tradition of Traditions
(Originally posted on The Mess That Is Me in September of 2010.) My favorite three months of the year are right around the corner. I...
The Balance of More Equals Less
It was our decision, but with that decision finally made, it forced other things upon us that dictated our course. We chose to live...
"I'd Rather Share My Husband"
It’s about to happen again. We’re moving. Although we’re not looking forward to the chaos and disorder that comes from packing up a house...
