The Next Generation

  Last month, Jac’s best friend came to visit.   Jac and Neil became amigos while they were at St. Thomas More Highschool, were first year roomates in college and were the best man in each others weddings.  They conitinue to be friends of the rarest sort; the...

Coming Clean

Dear Washing Machine, I know we were just together, but I can’t get you out of my mind.  I’m in love.  With you. I’ve never felt this way about an appliance before.  The microwave, Magic Bullet, waffle iron – they were just passing crushes. ...

Pride

Sometimes, pride is a good thing. Like today, for instance.  Today Ellie’s god-father graduated from the US Air Force Academy.  It’s a pretty big deal. HE’S a pretty big deal. Once upon a time, I wasn’t so sure.  God love ya, Michael, but there...

On the Lam

On the 26th we celebrated Philip’s feast day.  He was chipper and friendly (most of the day) and a pleasure to be around.  Thank goodness. The last week was rough.  He was testing me, I know, seeing how far he could push before I’d be sent into action. ...

Cheeky

“My mama calls me chubby, my daddy calls me chubby, my friends call me chubby . . .” Okay, we don’t really call her “Chubby,” but this immediately came to mind when I saw her like this.  Delicious, I say!