Life in General

I Did This In 9th Grade- And It Changed My Life Forever

When I was in 8th grade, I met this really cool guy. We’ll call him J. J was a surfer dude from California who was a recent transplant to our (extremely) small town in southwestern Oklahoma. He had long hair with an undercut and played the quads in band like nobody’s business, which made him… Continue reading I Did This In 9th Grade- And It Changed My Life Forever

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7 Timesaving Strategies For Back To School

So, it’s back to school time. In our house, we’re at T-minus 6 days. Praise God! I’ve enjoyed the summer with my kids- I can't believe how quickly it's flown by- but, seriously, I feel like building an altar to God at the bus stop, Old Testament style, and roasting up a burnt offering.  I… Continue reading 7 Timesaving Strategies For Back To School

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National Chocolate Cake Day

It’s been a while since I blogged and, truthfully, it’s because I’m a little impulsive and can only write if something I feel passionate about strikes my heart and I feel compelled to share it. Well, today, that happened… I was just browsing Facebook when, all of the sudden, I saw someone say Happy National… Continue reading National Chocolate Cake Day

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How To Break Up Without Getting Divorced, Part 5

From June 3, 2010- Mr. Possible and Mr. One-And-Only Now that you know about three types of alternate realities that can blind lovers’ eyes with rose-colored scales, how do you increase your chances at meeting Mr. One-And-Only? My advice: Make a list. Starting at the top, write down every single characteristic you expect your husband to have.… Continue reading How To Break Up Without Getting Divorced, Part 5