By Carolyn Edgar My ten year old boy is adorable. He's smart, he's handsome, and he's funny. When he is determined to do something, there is no stopping him. He's also forgetful, lazy and defiant. When he is determined not to do something, there is no convincing him otherwise. Take homework, for example. He only does his homework when an adult - specifically, me - sits with him and insists he … [Read more...]
So what are you doing to make EVERY DAY…EARTH DAY?
Congratulations to our winner Mary Beth Sure you can get all pumped up about Earth Day when it's the cause du jour...but once the pomp and circumstance fades away- it truly is up to each and every individual to keep on their personal mission to do everything in their power to reduce their carbon footprint. And no I am not a crunchy granola, TEVA wearing, only organic eating, completely BPA free … [Read more...]
My sitdown with the Grand Dame of literature; Anna Quindlen
Last week, the morning before ALL HELL broke loose I had the exquisite honor of enjoying a frittata and coffee, while sitting next to one of my literary heroines...the quintessential columnist, author and original mommy blogger, Ms. Anna Quindlen. I'll be honest having penned such luscious, gnaw at your heartstrings depictions of the fragility of life and our tenuous human relationships with … [Read more...]
I believe in psychics…do you?!
I've always believed in the power of psychics, mediums and people who say that they can see beyond what is physically tangible. I believe because I choose to and there are some things I've been told by Tarot card readers and mediums that has made it virtually impossible for me NOT to believe. However my husband, and I quote, says, "It's fun but I wouldn't put that much stock in it, and I … [Read more...]
Join me (and some of my favorite bloggers) in the web’s first ever virtual cooking school
Although I've openly admitted that my cooking skills leave a bit to be desired I also know belly aching about it- will get me no closer to that perfect pot of pasta. I also shudder to think my son will grow up one day and tell his spouse (as my husband has told our kids about his own mother)..."My mom was an awful cook." I'll be glad if he tells his spouse, "My mom may not have been the BEST … [Read more...]