If we met in real life…

August 6, 2010

you’d know how talented my friend Mallory is who took my gravatar photo. you’d wonder why my accent sounds so confused. you’d likely think I talk gone-with-the-wind fast and full of superlatives. I could tell you in person how much I loathe having to pick only one person to give a present to. But, alas, [...]

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A birthday, a present, and a beach

August 1, 2010

The Gypsy Mama turns one today. It’s been the most beautiful year. Because of YOU. Your sense of humor, your honesty, your understanding, and your stories. I think I’ve fallen a little bit in love with you this year. {Blushes; scuffs feet.} And I wanted to bring you a present. My friend Lisa Leonard helped [...]

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Hi, I’m Lisa-Jo. And you are?

July 16, 2010

So, I just love that you hang out here on Fridays. I love that you kick off your shoes, put your feet up on the coffee table, and make yourself comfortable. I love that we gab about our likes and dislikes, our quirks, quibbles, and quaint qualities. It’s delish to swap stories with you. Today [...]

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If you give a mouse a cookie

July 12, 2010

If you give a kid a bucket, he will want to fill it with dirt. If you give a kid some dirt, he’ll want to mix it with water. If you give a kid some water, he will pour it all over himself. If you give a kid some paper towels to wipe up the [...]

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You may think I’m weird but…

July 9, 2010

On the rare ocassion I drink coffee, I like it to be instant, decaf, Nescafe. I think cold, leftover pizza is one of the most delicious foods in the morning. I can quote, word for word, lines from books or movies I saw years before, but can never remember the price of a gallon of [...]

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When I fly, I always…

July 2, 2010

Chug large quantities of Dramamine – otherwise, believe me, you wouldn’t want to be seated next to me for a 16 hour flight! Can you say “barf-a-rama”?! Always place a hand on the plane as I board and whisper a prayer for the pilots. Prefer an aisle seat. Bring at least two Dick Francis books [...]

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When I need to clear the chaos in my head…

June 25, 2010

I unplug my computer, sign out of tweet deck, and go email dark for a couple of days. I spend more time in the community pool than the commuter lane. I wrestle with my boys for long life-giving, endorphin-inducing bouts. I eat cake that tastes of home. I try to sneak away on a date [...]

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I’m back and I didn’t come empty handed

June 18, 2010

I was gone for three days this week. I still don’t feel like I’m quite back yet. My head is still in Arkansas but my hands are juggling the chaos of homecoming. It’s been a “mama said there’d by days like this” kinda 36 hours: Kids that stayed up till I got home and didn’t [...]

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He loves you more than chocolate milk

June 15, 2010

We play this game, my kids and I. A game of extravagant, one-upmanship designed to color in the vibrant shades of how we feel about it each other. We use our favorite word crayons, markers and finger paints to spell out our feelings: I love you more than pizza. I love you more than dump [...]

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My all time favorite weird snacks are

May 28, 2010

Lemon sorbet ice cream topped with crushed cinnamon pop tarts. Pretzels dipped in peanut butter. Grated carrot and apple sprinkled with orange juice. Guavas sliced and served in a bowl of cold milk, sprinkled with sugar. Ok, your turn. Subscribers, wanna click over to play along? {Wanna keep getting my brand of crazy on a regular [...]

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