January 2010

(More) Random Things That Make Me Happy

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 [...]

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It’s What’s For Dinner

by BooMama on 28 January 2010

in Family Fun

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 [...]

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It Was Like Coming Home

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 [...]

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Linky Interwebby Awesomeness 01.26.09

by BooMama on 26 January 2010

in Daily Awesome

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 [...]

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These

by BooMama on 26 January 2010

in Out Of Control

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 [...]

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McBeal

by BooMama on 25 January 2010

in Family Fun

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. [...]

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