The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Men

So, in my haste to go to New Orleans for Jazzfest with my bestfriend, hubby and I both forgot that hubby's brother and family were coming to town for a couple of days to meet Minnow for the first time--yes that is right the first time.  So all I can say is SHIT.  Hubby is obviously … Continue reading The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Men

Such A Dark and Racist History The US Has

I consider myself and educated person.  I have read extensively and my liberal arts education exposed me to many things that I certainly didn't learn in high school.  Sadly, there is so much more that I didn't know.  I am taking the first class toward my doctorate this semester and it is a really great … Continue reading Such A Dark and Racist History The US Has

Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!

As they say in nawlins (new orleans for those not in the know).  I am so happy to be going to New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.  I am so excited.  Hubby and I haven't been in 4 years.  Hubby use to go every year with friends and then I was lucky enough to get to … Continue reading Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!

And The Award For Crappy Daughter Goes To…

Me.  Yesterday was my dad's birthday.  The man who helped create me.  The man who worked 2 jobs to support and raise his family.  The man is the most awesome grandpa to our son.  It was his birthday yesterday.  No, I didn't forget it was his birthday.  That I remembered.  What did I do then … Continue reading And The Award For Crappy Daughter Goes To…