We're big fans in my family of the since-you're-up/while-you're-out mentality. Little side errands that can be tacked on to the main errand, whether it's Dad asking for (demanding) a glass of water when I get up to use the bathroom, or me saying to Mom, "Can I stop and get anything for dinner on the way to your place ( Read more... )

When you've got twenty minutes to spare, watch these two, one right after the other.

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The rules are that for eight days you have to post something that made you happy that day.

Family:
Sweet Mom
Generous Dad
Jovial Jimbo
Kind Aunt D and Uncle B

Well, I'm still sick, but I must take this opportunity to brag about how fabulous my folks are. I've been under the weather -- yet again -- since Thursday, and my parents call at least once a day to see how I'm faring. I've forbidden them to set foot inside the apartment (as if either of them wanted to come in) because of the germs (and, to a ( Read more... )

One of my resolutions is to keep these goals to a reasonable number.

1. Do a physical, hands-on project with Dad or Boo. If it's Dad, we're going to build a bed or a headboard for a bed for my apartment. If it's Boo, she and I will build a piece of furniture or some kind of accent for her bedroom. Or do both!

2. Mend a bridge I've burned, ( Read more... )

Sometimes I wish my dad would be a little more cooperative. Or maybe he was, I don't know ( Read more... )