“Wake The F*ck Up” – A Story for Husbands

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By now, every parent has heard of Go The F*ck To Sleep. What you haven't heard is my version, Wake The F*ck Up, which I wrote especially for Ken (who loves to wake up 10 minutes before we have to leave the house). *** The pancakes I made have already been eaten, The coffee? I'm on my fifth cup. The sun is shining and it's a new day, And you, honey, need to wake the f*ck … [Read more...]

Walls Closing In

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This post was originally featured on World Moms Blog in October of 2011. *** I looked around at their smiling faces as I nervously fiddled with my unkempt hair. When was the last time I took a shower? I wasn’t sure. I couldn’t remember the last time I ate, either. I wasn’t hungry. “Oh, Carri!” My grandma was holding him, his tiny hand wrapped around her finger. “He’s … [Read more...]

In My Glass: Midori Rickey

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I'm sure I've mentioned this before, but it's worth mentioning again; I love sitting on the back porch with a drink in hand and the BBQ going. Charcoal only, natch. For me, the ultimate summer drink refreshing and sweet, which is why I love Midori. Trust me, it's as delicious as it looks. Go check out the recipe at One Martini at a Time! … [Read more...]

I’m Thinking It’s Time For You to Retire

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I was flossing last night when I noticed a pain in one of my molars. I've been down this road before and I didn't like where it took me. Root Canal Town. (On a side note: They say root canals are painful but I say paying for the root canal is the painful part.) I never want to visit Root Canal Town ever again, so I immediately left a message at my dentist's office and asked for a call … [Read more...]