On my book shelves I have no less than 10 parenting books, so I feel like I’ve read a lot about “good parenting.” Unfortunately, good parenting isn’t about what you know, it’ about what you do. Before you think I’m being self deprecating, let me tell you, I’ve tried a heap of all those recommendations. But sometimes, they simply don’t work for me. Since necessity is the mother of invention, I’ve had to invent some...shall we say...unconventional methods which I use only in my direst … [Read more...]
Conservation Confession
Confession time. The outfit. Day three. I wore these jeans and this shirt yesterday. And the day before that. And the day before that. Yep. Count ‘em. That’s three days in a row. And I’m not above wearing them again tomorrow. It’s one of the benefits of working from home and since “work from home” jobs don’t generally come with benefits like 401Ks and health insurance, I use the word benefit in the most professional way. It’s not really gross, it’s…conservative. I’m conserving … [Read more...]
Born to Run? Probably Not
I recently read Born to Run, by Christopher McDougall. In it he tells the stories of ultra-runners who race for 50 to100 miles at a time. I was baffled and inspired by the feats of human determination and endurance. Never one to bite off more than I can chew, I am now considering signing up for a 10K race. However, it is dredging up some mixed emotions based on my race history, and so I’m torn. Should I or shouldn’t I? Perhaps I should explain. After bearing and nursing three sons, I … [Read more...]
Microeconomics: A case study in resource and risk management.
I hate wasting stuff. I have been known to combine all our left over paint and use the “new color” for freshening up a bedroom. It was mostly the “light colored” paint so it wasn’t too wild. And I was able to legally dispose of 4 emptied paint cans, which freed up some space in our storage room. Paint was not wasted, money was saved. Reduce, reuse and all that. I can also unashamedly excuse my indifference to couponing with my diligence in not wasting. I estimate it takes hours of my time … [Read more...]
Hello blog-wagon!
Inspired by a blogging friend, I've officially jumped on the blog-wagon. I think blogging will be a creative outlet for me and maybe entertainment for my friends : ) Perhaps my honesty about real stuff will grant us all permission to just "call a spade a spade." For instance, the day all three of my boys went to school, I sang the Hallelujah Chorus in my head. It was like an involuntary reflex. Now, that doesn't mean I don't love those boys, but it does mean I'm not going to … [Read more...]
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