Sometimes It Takes Fifteen Years To Learn A Lesson

I just had an epiphany. I did. Right here in my very own kitchen. When D and I were first married, I always felt like I had to just outdo myself when Martha and Sissie would visit. As soon they'd walk in the front door, I'd pick up the pace and … [Continue reading]

Home Again (MY, That’s An Original Title)

Well, I totally bailed on y'all for a few days. I was in Nashville with Melanie to do the dotMom opening video, and I could tell you that we didn't have one iota of fun, but that would be a lie. We laughed like crazy and had a blast. We also got to … [Continue reading]

Miscellany (As Well As Whatnot)

Well, I have started re-painting the cabinets that I started re-painting last week. And I can't help but feel that the second color is much more soothing and a lot less HEY! IS THIS WHERE MARDI GRAS HAPPENS? than the first. Hopefully I'll finish … [Continue reading]

We Must Never Speak Of This Again

So, at first glance - and in the dark of night - you might think, Hey, that's not so bad. Sure, it's a little bright, but it might be a little punch of happy when you're cooking. It might make you smile when you walk in the back … [Continue reading]

Stay Apple Green, Ponyboy

Yesterday I painted all day. Well, I painted during all the parts of the day when I wasn't playing the Where's My Perry? game (so delightfully addictive) or watching a certain reunion special on Bravo. But I painted A LOT. And while I was painting, I … [Continue reading]

Impulsive Decorative / Snack Cracker Disorder

Listen. I don't know what's wrong with me. But this morning, around 11 or 11:30, I was checking my email and minding my business and listening to the little guy laugh with our next door neighbor, and out of nowhere I thought, I kind of feel like … [Continue reading]