Twelve Years Later….

Twelve years ago my daughter Ashley finished kindergarten and exited the school bus looking quite triumphant.  We hugged and as we walked back to our house I said to her, “Just think, next year you will be going to first grade.”  She […]

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I Am Back

I am so sorry it has been so long since my last post.  Life has been crazy and chaotic and I am still going through my less than amicable divorce.  As they say, “if you don’t have something nice to type, don’t […]

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Mother’s Day Essay

My children were awesome to me for Mother’s Day.  Tickets to see the musical Memphis and flowers. As a special surprise Michael gave me an essay that he had written for school.  I was so touched I thought I would share it with you.My […]

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Things I Love

I read a quote recently that said “fall in love with as many things as you can in this lifetime”.  Not sure where I read it but it stuck with me. One of the things I loved about my dad was that […]

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An Innocence Lost

On September 11, 2001 I was sitting with my son watching Blues Clues when the whole world changed.  Apparently they don’t interrupt Blues Clues for anything so we were oblivious that our country was under attack. A frantic knock on the door […]

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My Baby? Not Any More….

Today I took my daughter Ashley to the doctor.  While she was out of the room I voiced a concern about something and the doctor informed me that he would have to consult with her before he could speak with me about […]

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Needed: Clothes To Get A Life In!!!!

This weekend I went out with some friends to hear a band and relax.  I had a fabulous time! I danced all night and I wore my one cute shirt.  Seriously, I have one cute shirt that isn’t either a polo shirt, […]

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Easter Bunny Boots

Seriously? Is it really snowing the week of Easter?  I think I am going to start a new company called BRRR Bunny.  This company will offer realistic Easter apparel for those of us living in the north. For example we could have […]

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Hello, my name is Kim….

Hello my name is Kim and I am addicted to ribbon and all things shiny.  Whew! they say the first step is admitting you have a problem so I am well on my way to recovery. Last night I was walking into […]

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