It’s my mom’s birthday today, y’all! So, happy birthday, Mama Susie! I wanted J to sing a song for his Mama Susie for her birthday, but, therein lies a problem. J hates, HATES the birthday song. I mean, hates as … Continue reading →

Just the other day, my son was wondering what we could do with the remaining bit of crumpled chips that populate the nether regions of our chip bags. Yet another reason to love Smitten Kitchen. Potato Chip Cookies…..with pecans, sea … Continue reading →

Here’s more to demonstrate my continuing love of A.A. Bondy’s music. This is Surfer King from the album Believers.  I don’t know what it means really, but I love it.   And, this one, that always makes my day when … Continue reading →

Happy Saturday, everyone! Today I have grand plans for cleaning out my refrigerator, doing some cooking, and getting to some mending that absolutely cannot wait another day.  My mending pile is terrorizing me, y’all. Anyway, before I get going, I … Continue reading →

Ah!! How can it be Friday?  Well, yahoo! Anyway, I need these three songs today.  They are my prescription, it seems.  So, weariness, take that. First up is an acoustic version of “Ashes and Fire” from Ryan Adams’s new album. … Continue reading →

No, I don’t have a problem with spelling — most of the time. Let me explain. Homework time is a busy, busy time around here.  I have these capable sons, but they aren’t motivated to do work at home.  So, … Continue reading →

that, if I continue to buy and consume sweet potato chips (very addictive…), I will never be skinny. Oh, well. I realize that I’ve been too busy try new things in the kitchen lately, so, when N suggested that we … Continue reading →

I make lunches for all of the males in my household.  Yes, I know that it would be good if they made their own lunches. 1)  Because, then, they would (all) know how.  (That’s right, some already know and I … Continue reading →

Well, a belated Happy New Year to y’all!  Sorry to take off for so long…..the days since the turning of the new year have just flown. I’ve got two things to share on this Music Monday, and, both of them … Continue reading →

Today is so busy.  Yikes.  I feel like my to-do list is a bazillion items long.  Your day is probably looking similarly busy.  But, if you don’t have a bazillion things to do, or if you want a break from … Continue reading →