Minivan Blues

This summer my boys are really exploring their individual identities a lot more than ever before. Since they are so close in age, they have always kind of shared interests. Why? Because it was a heck of a lot more convenient for me that way. But, this summer they are really asserting their opinions and [...]

My middle guy went on a field trip to MOCA’s Art in the Streets exhibit. How cool is that? The only problem is the subsequent conversation: Him: “So, graffiti is OK, because it is art.” Me: “Well….” I am so screwed.   Help. Stat.

Here is a DIY project unlike any other. (Thanks, Mister G!) grilled cheese and bugs sandwich recipe. Does this sound appetizing? 2 hearty slices organic multi-grain sourdough 1/4 pound real butter 1/2 pound American, Swiss, and pepperjack cheese 2 medium grasshoppers 17 Dragonfly wings 1 slurpy centipede 26 red ladybug spots 6 mosquito probosces 4 [...]

I really do. I love the name of the band. I love the teacher/musician appeal. They are Seattle funk with a whole lotta soul. Their newest album focuses on superheroes. As a momma of three boys, you better believe I love me some powerful men in tights. Each song on this CD is tunetastic. My [...]

Have you seen this clip from Colbert Report? CLICK HERE And, this next video just made me laugh and laugh: CLICK HERE

I would like to take a moment to thank all of the people that work so hard to protect our freedom. We appreciate you and salute you. **In the above pic, J-man has found a stick to serve as a musketoon.

I have always been mesmerized by If I were in Charge of the World. Judith Viorst is sublime. She has the ability to make you laugh and cry in the same breath, and hiccup, too. A Viorst world is messy, sticky and fabulous. It is childhood at its simplest. Flash forward a few years….I’m in [...]

ASA:   If you haven’t heard about this Nigerian goddess, run, don’t walk, to your nearest independent record store and introduce yourself to Asa. Wow. And CLICK HERE.

Mother’s Day is a time to reflect on the things that we are thankful for: thank·ful adj \ˈthaŋk-fəl\     wonderful family… great friends… Starbucks Pick of the Week… (free music by quality artists – Paul Simon, The Belle Brigade, Beady Eye and so many more.)  

I picked this up at Amoeba today. It rocks my minivan so hard. In Sydney (I’ll come Running), Brett even gives a shout out to us soccer moms in the car park. I am so down.