Mocha has a very poignant post today. I have had the opportunity to examine my own preconceptions as I learn daily what it is to be the parent of a black child. My child is black and both myself and my husband are very white. Going into this whole parenting thing is one thing, going … Continue reading On the Inside and the Outside

I have been having trouble getting to sleep at night. I usually read in bed until 11--when hubby makes me turn out my reading light. It usually then takes me about 20-30 minutes to fall asleep. Last night, I wasn't near tired and hubby was so I decided I would read in the den. Then … Continue reading What I Did Last Night

I am not a shoe girl by most people's standards. I love shoes, but I love practical, comfy shoes. I love Simple shoes. I fell in love with this little Santa Barbara shoe company when I moved out there in the early nineties. I have been a fan ever since. They now have a line … Continue reading Who doesn’t want cool shoes?

And he is just cute!!!!

Congratulations Alberto!!! Excellent tour. It was a pleasure to watch you tear it up. Now after 3 weeks of watching cycling, I have forgotten what to do? What a void is left. Congrats Team Discovery!