
“J” is for June … and Jobs
The saga continues.... I just got off the phone with my BFF who is also my sister-in-law. We met each other on our first day of kindergarten and have been friends ever since. About 18 years ago, she cemented our life-long friendship by marrying my older brother....

Job Month … and Truth Revealed
"J" is for June and Jobs. Speed Police has her baby-sitting business ready to go. She still needs to distribute her cute little fliers and make a few strategic phone calls. But, despite that, she had her first gig tonight. Granted it was for her cousins, a sure...

Hitting The Wall
On this marathon of motherhood, somedays I feel like I'm hitting the wall. According to "Runner's World", it's called "bonking". (Sounds like the perfect description of what I'd like to do to the ones who have taken me down the long road :) Here's how they describe...

An Ode to Endings
With the school year coming to an close, and in the spirit of English Literature (soon to be replaced by swimming, biking, & just plain hanging out!), I'm moved to offer an ode to "endings". Oh Blue P.E. Bag You've been so faithful throughout the year Opening your...

The Power of the Smile
Here's a shout out to our school's Dallas Police Department carpool lane officer, Senior Corporal Le' Shai Maston. You ROCK! "Will! .... Hey Man. ... Good to see you! You have a great day. Work hard. --- WHHOOO!" The kid looks over me and out the window with an...