by BooMama on 29 January 2010
in Rambling
1. the “30 Rock” theme song 2. hummus 3. Gain detergent 4. “the most dramatic rose ceremony ever” 5. singing in the car with the six year-old 6. “The Amazing Race” 7. the TJ Maxx near Sister’s house 8. funny texts 9. iTunes 10. Hummingbird Farms lavender lotion 11. lemons 12. epiphanies 13. great conversations [...]
This past Saturday we celebrated David’s 40th birthday. We ate lunch at our favorite Mexican place, browsed at a bookstore, stopped by our favorite bakery for some treats, lazed around the house and then enjoyed D’s favorite meal for supper (country fried steak, rice and gravy, lima beans, rolls, tres leches cake). We were all [...]
by BooMama on 27 January 2010
in Rambling
My hair has been an endless source of frustration for me lately. It’s not really a cut issue or a color issue – though I could certainly use help in both of those areas, but we’ll save that discussion for another day when I have access to a licensed counseling professional who can help me [...]
Lots-o-musical goodness today. And some writer-y goodness, too. Tuesday, you delight me. – My all-time favorite singer/songwriter, the talented Mr. Dave Barnes, released a new single today. It’s called “God Gave Me You” – and oh, come on now. So good. – Speaking of Mr. Barnes, he’s doing a live online concert tonight with Matt [...]
I have never been a candy / mint / gum person. It’s just never been my thing. I mean, I love me some chocolate and all, but I’ve never really made a habit of surrounding myself with all manner of Starburst and Altoids and Extra and whathaveyou. Brownies? Yes. Oatmeal cookies? Sure. Sweet Tarts? Not [...]
Back when we were young and rested and wrinkle-free and living in Baton Rouge, we bought our first little house on a tree-lined street in the middle of town. The kitchen floor sloped, the hallway was about four inches wide and the living room walls were a deep, Pepto Bismol-ish mauve. But we loved it. [...]