Self-control has never been your strong suit -- but then again, you've never really wanted it to be. You much prefer taking every experience to the absolute nth degree, pushing every envelope just as far as it can possibly be pushed, and seeing just how much fun you can actually stand -- which i . . . (More)

I like to post these when they are especially accurate or amusing. In this case, I have volunteered to create some pieces for a lady who participated in a craft swap. She never received from her partner. This lady made some beautiful pieces, and deserves the same special attention in return.July 29, . . . (More)

Sometimes things happen for which you must simply accept that there is no explanation.Such as my half-empty bottle of conditioner -- normally seen only in the shower -- appearing on the bedroom dresser overnight.No one recalls moving it. It wasn't there when we went to bed. Yet, sure enough, there i . . . (More)

I ride the bus to work every day. I get a good walk in, and I don't have to drive. The bus driver is a sweet older gentleman. He flirts with me a little, I flirt with him a little, it's all good fun. Today he threatened to spank me if I don't ride tomorrow. I giggled all the way to work. I'd test . . . (More)

I woke up in the middle of the night, listening. I thought I heard something. In the silence, I heard it again. My son was calling to me from his room. Quietly, I climbed out of bed, trying not to disturb my husband. I opened the door to my room, then my son's door. "What's the matter, baby?" I sp . . . (More)

I was watching 'Labrynth' last night, stitching, hoping the fever was done with me. Jareth's speech at the end caught my attention. The one about all he's "done for" Sarah. I giggled. Then, he turned, and I caught sight of that butt, and... Holy crap. I've been dating Jareth! My life is compl . . . (More)

We have been stressed and distracted lately. On top of that, Hubby has been sick. Our son has been amazingly, brilliantly good during this. Playing quietly when we need our naps. Hanging out in his bedroom when we are having conversations in the livingroom. Generally being the happy, independent b . . . (More)

I am aCanna What Flower Are You?   "You stand up for what you believe in, even if it gets in the way of what other people think. You are proud of yourself and your accomplishments and you enjoy letting people know that." . . . (More)

My poor child.He has no confidence whatever. We are sitting in the car, having a conversation as we make our way to our destination. "I am pretty cool," says my clearly insecure son. The conversation has been about our family, so I agree. I then state that his dad is pretty cool, too. "No," . . . (More)

My boss just stopped by my desk. She wanted to let me know that I was talked about yesterday. They are doing some hiring, and someone mentioned me as an example of the type of person they would like to hire. Aw! "Very professional, friendly, always looks nice, and is a hard worker." When she w . . . (More)