The Oklahoma Standard
April was the 20th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing. 20 years ago I was in my first year of college in California. I heard about it but didn’t know anybody directly affected by it. Now that I’m a bonafide … Continued
Medieval Fair 2015
Medieval Fair 2015…it rolled into town with its tents, camels, jiggly coin belts and fairy wings. Then in a cloud of dust stirred up by pony hooves, jousting contests and mixed with perspiration it was over leaving behind a field … Continued
Rise & Shine Feature
So this happened today… I was asked by a PR company to plug some products on a local morning talk show Rise & Shine. All of the products I talked about were for battling cold and flu season which was … Continued
Light Someone’s Candle
Recently I was hanging out with some blogger friends and we were talking about the thing that all of us had in common; blogging. Blogging conversation always turns to how to get more followers, how to make money blogging, how to … Continued
The Life Update
Last night Dear Husband and I sat down after the kids went to bed, looked at each other, and said I think this is the first time I’ve sat down since Thanksgiving. Seriously folks, it has been crazy up in … Continued
When Facials Go Bad
Before I tell you my tale of woe, it must be mentioned that I recently had a birthday. I turned a number that is extremely close to another that should not be said out loud. Sometime in December I went … Continued
Clutter Clean Up Week 1
I’m one week in to my 30 day challenge to control the clutter. I’m using this as an exercise him keeping myself motivated in my clutter clean up and to also inspire you, dear reader, in getting rid of … Continued
October Recap
Halloween is vying for the top spot in my Favorite Holiday category. When else could I wear this hat and it be perfectly okay? October was a really busy month for our house. Come to think of it, every … Continued
Slime the Principals
This month I was able to wrap up the first of two major events that I was/am in charge of. Our elementary school jog-a-thon took place at the beginning of this month with the awards ceremony being two weeks later. … Continued