First, a small piece of business. After ruminating about it, I am going to write regularly (i.e., after each race and maybe in between) about my progress toward the goal of getting out of the “last banana” club. The “LBC” is what I call that anemic looking collection of snacks left for those of us […]
Obama – The Historic Journey – My Friends Cast Their Votes!
What is your first childhood awareness of the presidency? For me, it had something to do with the “casualties” count in Vietnam, followed by Watergate. My children are growing up with different presidents, certainly, but with differently “packaged” Presidents and a program called “Kids Voting” that teaches them about the electrion process. When http://www.momcentral.com/ invited […]
It’s a new verb: Let’s “10-10-10” That!
My friends at Mom Central sent me a copy of Suzy Welch’s new book, 10-10-10, as part of a “blog tour.” Those of you who know me know I will read pretty much anything, and it’s gravy to get a free book as part of the deal. I often apply to go on blog tours, […]
The Verdict on “The Mighty Queens”
I didn’t know what to expect when I started reading this book. I am not a regular NPR listener right now, nor do I read Amy Dickinson’s advice column regularly. The main thing I will say is that sections of this book are “Mighty” funny. There were two times while I was reading it that […]
Will “Mighty Queens” be a Mighty Good Book?
I don’t know but I’ll let YOU know as soon as I finish reading it!! Learn more about books you might like (and other great mom stuff) at http://momcentral.typepad.com/mothertalk_book_reviews/ Paula
Small Kid + Super Steep Slide = Gutsy!
“I wanna do the bomb one.” This is what my son, Wayne, said as we were finishing up a very fun day at Wet ‘n Wild Water Park in Orlando yesterday. “The bomb one” is a water slide that is essentially vertical (okay, maybe it’s 85 degrees, not 90