I'm giving up Facebook for Lent. It's not about sacrifice; it's about making room for something better. Lent, that buildup to Easter so famous for inspiring people to "give up" something they like, begins on Wednesday, March 1. As a Catholic I will mark the occasion by … [Read more...]
This Is What Writing a Novel Is Like
I mean, in case you were wondering. Coloring books for adults are so in right now. I got this as a gift from my parents when I was in high school. I'm always WAY ahead of my time. I have had many hours to myself since the kids went back to school. At least...12. Or maybe … [Read more...]
The Vacation Will Not Be Hashtagged
At the beginning of June I decided to scale down my use of social media. It was a move I had been contemplating for the summer, and the first of the month seemed like a good clean place to start. I committed to only checking Facebook twice a day, instead of leaving it up on my … [Read more...]
Sleep In: My Reaction to Sheryl Sandberg’s “Lean In”
A stay at home mom wants to lean in. Later. Sheryl Sandberg's popular book Lean In makes me want to go back to work. I know, that's a big 180 from my post a few weeks ago in which I publicly admitted that I am a stay at home mom right now. Don't get me wrong. I'm not … [Read more...]
Mommyjuice. It’s About Time.
My favorite thing about MommyJuice Wines is the origin of the brand name. Founded by a sales chief for Clos LaChance winery in the Central Coast of California, MommyJuice was so named because her kids learned to avoid her wine glasses, calling them "Mommy's juice!" I mean, … [Read more...]
