Please Sir - Buy My Wares

Things have been a little wild around here, me with my head cold, Dan with his stomach flu and the kids with the freedom to run wild through the house. Being the least sick of the two of us, it’s fallen on me to buck up and take care of things which I’ve been [...]

Filed under: crafty, ears, health, near-death

Brainiversity - Giveaway

***And the winners are Shaye and CBS! Congrats.***
I often feel that my brain is going to mush. I’ve tried reading Tolstoy, playing Sudoku, taking extended adult naps, brushing my teeth with my non-dominant hand and many other remedies for getting my brain in shape and improving my memory.
None of these were as [...]

Filed under: Reviews, brains, fun, fun, fun

Magoo is Six of Awesome

When describing a mind-bogglingly huge number some people might use words like MILLIONS or BILLIONS but Magoo uses the number SIX. It’s a lot like “six” only a little different. [read more at Parenting.com]

Filed under: kid stuff, parenting

If Wishes Were Work Ethic

Sometimes I really wish I were good at laundry. The problem is – I don’t wish it enough to actually make it happen. I’ve known quality laundresses in my day (yes they’ve all been female). I’ve observed them and I’m pretty sure I could become one of them if I really put [...]

Filed under: aspirations, domesticality

Never Boring

I guess it depends on your definition of boring. Here’s a little snapshot of my life:
Word on the street is that these dolls barely escaped when a fire began raging in the wooden prison where they were being held captive.

Some people find rocks in their dryer. I just found a lima bean [...]

Filed under: all about me

Tech Vader at the Gym

Well I just wouldn’t be me if I didn’t take my techie nerdesty into the gym. I find that the more technological equipment I can strap to my person, the better I feel about the whole workout experience.
It started with tunes. I find it nearly impossible to work out without a good mix [...]

Filed under: all about me, health, technology

Sparring

I’ve decided there are ways I can make money off this whole preschool gig. [read more]

Filed under: child abuse, childcare, disasters, education, parenting

Talk Like a Pirate Day

AHOY!
Ellie and I want to remind you to talk like a pirate today. ‘Tis good for the soul, mateys! So grab some grog and let loose with a hearty “YO HO” because a pirate’s life is the only life for me.
-Kathryn “Arrrrr” Daring

Filed under: Random

Fat Oprah and Me

I’ve never been much of an athlete. I did some pathetic gymnastics in elementary school and junior high. I loved it but I wasn’t exactly one of the girls the instructors spent any extra time on. They didn’t see me as an investment. Therefore I didn’t see me as an investment [...]

Filed under: all about me, aspirations, get serious, health

The Phantom Experience – According to Dan

Yeah. That guy’s pretty much a freak show.

Filed under: Reviews, around town