Happy Easter!


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Bad, Bad Monkey

It’s the eve before we return to school from spring break, and in looking back over the preceding week, I realize that I haven’t posted all. week. long. Guess I took the “break” in spring break quite at face value!Of course, once you join Face, er, Crackbook and get a Black, er, CrackBerry, you realize how easy it is for your attention to become divided! So I blame the...
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Somebody’s Watchin’ Meeeeeee

Okay, this is totally spooky, since Bubbles writes as Elizabeth and her DH’s name is Michael:Oh, and there is that nasty procrastination problem I have…Check out more of Debbie Ridpath Ohi’s cool comics at her blogs:Will Write For Chocolate and InkyGirl
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Sexy New Cell!

Every once in a while, the Fates smile down. Today was one of those days. Arriving on my doorstep, one of these:Back in January, when I was researching smartphones (carrying a phone, an iPod, and a Palm was getting annoying), I stumbled across a RIM preview site for T-Mobile’s newest, the BlackBerry Curve 8900. There’s a contest–enter your email to win one for yourself and your...
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Ten Things You Like Doing on Vacation

Walking. Ground level is the best way to discover a new city.Sleeping late!If it’s a stay-cation, making one room really sparkle.Reading.Staying in my pj’s all day.Being a lady who lunches. I never get to do that.Staying up late.Seeing how busy I can keep the Netflix gnomes.Cooking. Something that takes time, like bolognese sauce or homemade bread.Relaxing and laughing with DH,...
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Happy B-Day, Buttercup!

My girl Buttercup is turning the big 4-0 today! Don’t let the demure pose fool you, though. This is one kick-butt writer we’re talking about. Given the personal storms she’s weathered the past couple of years, her forties ought to be smooth sailing–she has two great kids and a rockin’ guy, so hitting the decade when women can finally do what they want and not worry...
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