I'm amazed that I've been able to write anything at all here lately with the way my hands have been busy. I've spent the better part of the last two weeks scratching. Lovely, no?It started the Thursday before last, on our way home from seeing Eclipse. … [Read more...] about The Ugly Part of Me (This Time Sponsored By Poison Ivy)
The Family Six
So Close. Also Known as The World Series of Poker Strikes Again.
This was not the post I wanted to write. Mike spent the last week in Las Vegas, competing in two World Series of Poker events in his signature game, Pot Limit Omaha (It's actually called Pot Limit Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better. Let's just call it … [Read more...] about So Close. Also Known as The World Series of Poker Strikes Again.
Naked Skateboarding Never Ends Well
There are two activities one should never mix: skateboarding and nudity. You might think this to be common knowledge, but then you've never met my son. The boy loves being naked and the boy loves his skateboard. The skateboard is usually outside, but in … [Read more...] about Naked Skateboarding Never Ends Well
7 Things I Discovered While Washing Sand Out of Other People’s Crevices
On any trip with my kids, something dramatic will happen: Within 10 minutes of arriving at the beach house, Eli fell (doing "cool tricks," of course) and hit his forehead right on the corner of a wall. How he didn't split his head wide open I'll … [Read more...] about 7 Things I Discovered While Washing Sand Out of Other People’s Crevices
Remember When
Mike and I, sitting for our engagement pictures at Miami University fourteen years ago. I think we were about twelve years old. Also, how is it fair that I have the same hairstyle today, but not the same body? I want my money back. I would like to … [Read more...] about Remember When