Category Archives: Ah the Joy of !*&? Family

I came home from the gym today with the family parked in front of television, per usual.  Cereal bowls in hand they seemed to be watching a science program.  My kids are television/electronic junkies and they’ll take any fix they … Continue reading →

About 20 (yes, 20) years ago my mother sprang for a trip for me, her and my sister to go on vacation.  She wanted to take us all before we started marrying because she knew she couldn’t afford spouses on … Continue reading →

I recently reconnected with my sister.  Don’t misunderstand…we aren’t fighting or feuding or anything of that sort.  We’re just busy.  She’s got two little ones still at the dependent stage and me…well you all know how crazy my life is. … Continue reading →

And no, we weren’t drunk…we were in Minnesota!   So we decided to get started on dinner (for 16)  One of the frozen lasagnas was to go in the oven at the Log Cabin.  Three fully capable mother’s took on the … Continue reading →

Yesterday was the first trip to the beach of the summer. I will admit I’m not the best parent when it comes to doing ‘activities’ for the boys.  I wouldn’t call myself a recluse…but I enjoy the relaxing sport of … Continue reading →

When I was growing up we had a mini-farm in our backyard.   Apparently, you are allowed 25 small animals in the City of Burbank within a certain radius of all living spaces.  At one time or another we had chickens … Continue reading →

My youngest and my oldest all have a touch of ADHD. My middle son only has a touch of the ADD, which means when he loses his attention he become the rock in the path instead of the blowing leaf … Continue reading →

So, I’ve mentioned I’m not a big church fan.  But I liked the first Unitarian church I went to…even though the drive was far.  It was less like church and more like a religious discussion group…because the congregation was really, … Continue reading →

So I’m in my rental van, the only adult with 5 boys, and we are driving back from swimming in the pool in this Minnesota vacation.  In the back bench seat I have Jacob (4) in a car seat, Conor … Continue reading →

My mom and I have been best friends since I was about 16.  The funny thing is we are not that much alike.  I mean, I do have a lot of her wonderful qualities but if I was going to … Continue reading →