Topic: mom

A couple of times when I was a teenager, mom shipped us to Thailand to spend summer break with the relatives and learn about our roots. The first time I was 13 and it was so exciting to travel alone. Except I had my 8 year old brother in tow, and that was annoying. Since we stayed for 2 to 3 months at a time, we weren’t treated like tourists (that is, our relatives didn’t take time...

Since my last post, it's been mostly family time-not really any interesting stories (at least ones that I can share). However, my Mom and I did come across a very interesting church sign today in Fergus Falls. I am really hoping that it doesn't mean what it sounds like. And, if it does, it's probably makes for an interesting Sunday service. Enjoy!...

oh please. between whoopi and her "ihave total understanding on all things,but you'll never understand anything" attitude to elizabeth's chronic "frustration" about something, the view is so whacked. the latest dopey moment was on racism of course and the whole jesse jackson-wanting-to-castrat e-obambi moment. let me be perfectly clear: this is the most inarticulate, confusedgroup of women i...

Today started off with my mom and I searching for food. In the end, we got Jack in the Box, and were reminded why we rarely eat fast food. Then I got a massage from the masseuse we usually go to, which made my back feel a lot better. (I have back problems.) Then I called a bunch of friends, trying to get somebody to go to The Pottery Place with me, but everybody was either busy or didn't want to,...

Check out the gorgeous card my mother made!I'll have to find a wonderful "re-use" for this one.Thanks mom!

Rocket was fixed yesterday. However, Pokey isn't yet fixed. He was about 3 oz. shy of neuter weight for yesterday's trip. Both boys are delightful! I hope to find them a great home. These are the two remaining kittens of Bad Black Mom. Smokes already got a home. And this is Aces, from the BS, now neutered, who also needs a home....

I really enjoy reading The Sandwich Life. I feel considerable kinship with Cynthia -- sandwiched as she is between her young children and her elderly mom (her dad died this year). Today I thought of Cynthia and asked the Universe for a morsel of her patience. I was on my hands-and-knees cleaning my mother-in-law's carpet and taking out her trash. I had brought over a bunch of things to help...

The boys want to do nothing this week. Um, too bad, you have karate, kiddos. But then next week...nothing. Wonderous for small boys with unlimited art supplies and a hose, scary for a mom who was hoping to get something done. I now see why so many of my author friends take the summer off from writing. My hatchlings aren't as small and maleable as they were before... In other news, I ventured out...

belgians buy budweiser brewer from ap: Anheuser-Busch, the maker of Budweiser and Bud Light, has agreed to a takeover by a giant Belgian brewer, a union that creates a global beer leader and brings to an end one of the most iconic names in American business. The board of directors of Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc. on Sunday accepted a sweetened $52 billion takeover offer from Belgian brewer InBev SA,...

Mom announces it is time to get ready for bed. Hug your sister and stare at mom incredulous and say, "But Hannah is just about to get married."Ok, you got your mom hooked now. Especially, if you are a boy, she is not expecting this and doesn't want to give gender specific messages on play. She will comply more so with this tactic. Note if you are a girl try announcing you need to reconfigure the...