Christmas In My Dreams

See this lady?  This is the picture I have in my head when I envision myself at  the holidays   I am dressed in an adorable outfit carrying a Starbucks cup and a small purse. As I stroll casually through the mall I stop […]

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Vote Like You Are In The Fourth Grade

When my daughter, Ashley was in fourth grade she made her first run for office.  She had decided to run against Christian Meyer for class student council representative.  It was a very big deal in our household. She spent all week writing […]

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I Don’t Trust Morning People….

Rising and shining have never been my strong suit.  On the occasion that I do have to rise early, I don’t shine until about 10 a.m.  That is the earliest I can shine. No amount of caffeine will make me shine earlier. […]

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Surprise In The Bedroom

First of all, for all you people that clicked on this link thinking it was some kinky story from a divorced woman….shame on you.   Michael’s friends read this blog (Hi Maggie)  Grab the rosary and say ten Hail Mary’s. But not to disappoint there […]

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Dear Teenagers:

Dear Teenagers: Being a parent is complicated.  You won’t fully understand the level of insanity that comes with it until you have your own kids but I thought I would give you a little preview. First of all we are very sorry […]

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After Party….After Midnight..Not After 40

This weekend was Homecoming weekend at Walled Lake Northern High School.  My son Michael and 40 or so of his closest friends began the evening with dinner and photos before heading to the dance. Getting pictures of that many kids means you […]

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College Tuition Finally Pays Off

They are certain moments in your life that you will always remember fondly.  Your first kiss, first love, first child and the first time your child has to scrub a bathroom. I received a text from my daughter today that make me […]

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Michael Gets Political

It’s an election year and Michael is fired up.  He’s not concerned with gas prices or unemployment.  He hasn’t listened to any convention speeches or done any research. I would bet that he couldn’t even tell you who is running against President […]

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Girls In A Jeep

Last week as I was walking into the football game I noticed a Jeep full of girls heading out of the parking lot.  They were all decked out in the jerseys, faces painted and happy that their team was winning. The only […]

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Medical Knowledge Sammie Style

The thing about working in the medical profession is that because I wear scrubs my grandmother assumes I can help her with all things medical.She is always giving me the various symptoms of her brothers and sisters and wants to know what […]

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