American Idol – Top 12 Girls

I don't want to overstate my excitement about the new season or anything, but I'm pretty sure I just felt shivers all the way down my spine when Ryan Seacrest said, "THIS. IS AMERICAN IDOL." Of course, considering that we've been subjected to … [Continue reading]

Cereal Offender

I can't remember what started it, exactly, but a few days ago I found myself in the middle of a very entertaining conversation about cereal. And just in case you're thinking that the last part of that sentence is clearly an oxymoron, I will … [Continue reading]

Help Haiti Live – February 27th

Help Haiti February 27th - HelpHaitiLive.com from Compassion International on Vimeo. Buy tickets to the LA show. Buy tickets to the Nashville show. Edited to add: here's the line-up of artists for both events. … [Continue reading]

Oh, That Life Could Always Be This Easy

The little man and I were almost home yesterday afternoon when he piped up from the backseat. "Mama? I have a little bit of bad news to tell you." "Okay, buddy - what is it?" "Well, Mama, I think you're probably going to be a little … [Continue reading]

My Official Prediction Based On Absolutely No Expertise Whatsoever

All righty. I just finished watching the American Idol Top 24 selection show, and I have SOME THOUGHTS ABOUT SOME THINGS. 1. I was so glad they moved the final panel with the judges to the stage. Because remember how everybody used to have to … [Continue reading]

Mama’s Had It

By lunchtime yesterday I was a wee bit stir crazy, so I asked Alex if he wanted to run a few errands with me. Since he, like his mama, has never met an excursion he didn't like, he was all about some errand-running, and he had one VERY SPECIFIC … [Continue reading]