During the holidays, we are bombarded with images of joy and laughter. It is a time to enjoy, appreciate, and spend time with those you love. As you know, THAT is not always the case. Sometimes the merry, merry, hee-hee, turns into gritting teeth. After all, where there is love, there is resentment and anger.
I wear a neck scarf all winter long. And not just with my coat but as a fashion accessory to protect my golden, money making vocal cords ;-) and hide my aging neck rings. Check out all the ways you too can tie a winter neck scarf.
As I woke this morning, sat in my kitchen and drank my coffee, I felt a sense of sadness that I could not shake. Like most of you my, sadness was mixed with panic. I DID NOT want to send my kids to school today. After what happened in Connecticut on Friday, I was afraid to let them out of my sight .
When I arrived home on Friday and turned on my TV, I was overwhelmed with grief for the victims and their families in Connecticut. As a mother and former educator, what had happened seemed unimaginable. I sat alone in my living room and wept. At that moment, all I wanted was to hug my children, hug them tight and pray for their continued safety. As I watched the President cry with me, I realized the daunting task he has ahead of him. How will he ever be able to make us feel safe? Will we ever be able to emotionally move on from this tragic event?
Apparently, the writers of SNL were asking themselves the same questions while preparing for the Saturday broadcast. 'Saturday Night Live' is the show that takes our reality and shows us the humor in all the absurdity around us. Rarely, do they take a moment to just be silent, but Saturday, they did.
To me, EVERY day is a reason to celebrate!!! Every morning on the show, I break the celebrating down for you by telling you 'Today is...' Here is how I plan on celebrating TODAY!!!
You my not remember, but 49er's Head Coach, Jim Harbaugh used to be the quarterback for the Colts. At the time, he was everywhere! He was IT! So hot! Did you know he even made a guest appearance on 'Saved by the Bell'?
On 'Jon and Leslie in the Morning, ' we got a call from Kix Brooks! He has a new single, "Moonshine Road" on his new album 'New to this Town' - he is very excited about both. Listen to the interview!!
The ancient Mayans predict the world is going to end on Dec. 21st, which really upsets me because, that means, my husband won't have a chance to redeem himself for not getting me a birthday gift. GRRRRRRRRRRRRR. LOL Well, anyway, a Russian company is trying to cash in AND make the end of the world a little happier with vodka. Throw in some fish, candles and a notepad... now you've got a party!
Don't be alarmed! I know what you're thinking. And NO, this sippy cup has nothing to do with kids - just adults who are prone to spills! ;-)
When I was a child, we got out the paper and crayons and we wrote our letter to Santa. Days were spent, filing through the Sears Catalog toy section, (yes, sadly that was our only resource, lol) making sure everything we wanted was on the list. We would then go to the mall and hand deliver it to the big guy. But today, kids don't even have to leave the house. Santa is on their computer screen!
Have you seen the commercial with the little boy who is so surprised about a something in his room he about passes out? You've seen it, it's a commercial for Fathead. Well, think Fathead but instead of wall, think toilet!
As you know, I adopted a beautiful dark chocolate brown cat from the VHS last Spring. Well, this is her first Christmas and she loves the tree. She also loves the candles candy and all my Christmas trinkets. So, I needed some pet safety tips and this is what I found.
