About a month ago, I was preparing for my family reunion in Selma, AL. I hardly ever go to the mall to shop shop anymore, but because I was doing some serious last-minute shopping (too last minute to even think about getting anything shipped), I packed up the stroller, and Ash and I headed to Briarwood mall here in…
On “mom jeans” giving me a hot mom summer
It’s our anniversary…
Today is our 14th wedding anniversary…Our love has been everything…young, sweet, naive, beautiful, fun.Our love has been good.Our love has been determined, stood the rainy days to see the sun. Our love has had very late nights and super early mornings.Our love has been patient, kind.Our love has been forgiving.Our love has been sexy. Our love has…
Remembering Ethan… (And happy 71st birthday mommy)
I’m struggling somewhat with my words today… and my feelings. I don’t know what I want to say or how I want to feel. Back in January I put in a request at work for an extended weekend off during this time. I had no particular thing planned, just acknowledgement of sacred memories. When I…
Garlic butter chicken bites with lemon asparagus
I tried a new recipe last night and (hashtag) it’s a keeper. It’s summertime and so light, flavorful, and easy to prepare meals are on deck. I came across this recipe for garlic butter chicken bites with lemon asparagus indirectly through Facebook. Someone had posted another yummy looking recipe from eatwell101.com which made me search…
On shopping in your closet and changing the mood of your outfit with accessories…
I’ve always been very minimal with my accessorizing. Most of the time I tend to go for a “less is more” aesthetic. It’s what I’m most comfortable in. Hence my collection of belts, purses, shoes, scarves, and hats (save for baseball caps, I tend to buy baseball caps easily) is quite… small. So, you will…
My mid-year evaluation…
Can you believe we are already half-way through 2019?! Yesterday I had my annual evaluation at work, which is now done every year in the month of hire. I know I shouldn’t, but I dread formal evaluations. I just want to sit at my desk and send a quick email like, “Dear management, I’m working very hard,…