Category Archives: rantings and ravings
We interrupt this downward spiral into despair, to write a blog post.
I haven’t been around for several days, gentle reader, and I’d like to apologize for that. But I’ve been a little busy being stressed out and depressed. On Thursday, my lovely plumber of a husband got laid off from his … Continue reading
Today.
Today was one of those days. Today I taught my fourth grader about equivalent fractions. The best thing I can say is that no one cried. Today was also when I attempted to show my fifth grader how to make … Continue reading
A post in which I get all riled up. For probably no good reason.
(A major rant follows. You’ve been warned.) I saw this article on the internet the other day and it scared me senseless. An entire public library without any physical, tangible books on the shelves? Only e-books available for downloading? Has … Continue reading
Johnny Cash had it right.
I’d like to apologize gentle reader for my lack of blogging lately. This kidney stone has got me all messed up and I find myself unable to sit for longer than ten minutes at a time. My surgery is set … Continue reading
Nine guidelines for trick or treating at my house.
1- If you’re old enough to drive yourself to the store and buy your own candy……you probably shouldn’t trick-or-treat at my house. (Unless you’re taking out younger family members. Then you’re totally cute and awesome and I will put extra … Continue reading
When a caterpillar heals a hole in your soul.
I think I have mentioned on this blog once or twice or, perhaps, seventy five times that I am not a crafty person. It’s a tragic tale that begins in my early childhood days at a small town in southern … Continue reading
A rambling post you won’t understand unless you’ve watched the Lord of the Rings.
I reached a new parenting low yesterday evening: I let my children eat on the living room floor, picnic style, all because I was too tired to clean up the kitchen table. I was even too tired to make my … Continue reading
Tennis is just too, too terrific dahling.
I can’t say enough about how much we are loving the tennis lessons that Will and Trinity signed up for this summer. First of all, just saying the phrase ‘tennis lessons’ sounds a tiny bit fancy to me. While it’s … Continue reading
It’s a hot time in the old town tonight.
Today in Indianapolis the expected high is 103 degrees. <I’m pausing here for dramatic effect.> 103 freaking degrees! <The bold print was also for dramatic effect.> Gentle reader, let me explain something about Indiana. It’s not supposed to reach 103 … Continue reading
My latest obsession, OR reason #28 of why I like homeschooling.
Every few weeks I become fascinated with something to the point that it becomes an obsession. Thus far in the past year I have been obsessed with making jam, reading somewhat sleazy vampire books, eating cucumbers, cooking with kale, and … Continue reading
