I think this is something ALL parents toil over. Especially if you have a junior or senior in high school. But really, is it your decision to make? You’re not the one walking the campus, going to the classes, trying to fit in somewhere new. Ok, you might be the […]
20 Simple Open When Letter Ideas for Your College Student
WHAT’s in the box? Just kidding, but on a more serious note. It’s happening! The kiddo is heading off to college soon and I’m now admitting that I’m in a bit of a mini-manic-panic-mama-vortex. There’s so much to do! The Amazon and UPS delivery drivers have been dropping packages off […]
Spring Break in Charleston, SC
Fun fact: Charleston was established as America’s first historic district in 1931. The attention to detail and the preservation of this great city makes Charleston a fabulous place to visit. I now know why Charleston, SC has been consecutively voted the #1 vacation spot in the US. Charleston is definitely […]
Chicago, the Windy City 1923
After 23 blissful years together, 19 of which we’ve been (mostly) happily married… it was time to finally take our long awaited honeymoon. Why did it take us so long to do that? Well, I’d say we’re slightly practical. There were other more important things that had to be taken […]
fledgling
I love bird watching. It started when I was little. Maybe four or five, watching for bluejays in my back yard. I’d collect the fallen, broken, hatched eggs. Shells the color of pale blue-green with brownish gray specs. I remember when finding them, I was so excited. They were like […]
I love the LA Angels!
A few years ago I came out and made an extremely bold proclamation. I admitted to watching and liking wrestling. You know, the WWE Universe, NXT, Monday Night RAW (RAWlins more like it) Friday Night SMACK DOWN, and I can’t forget Wrestle Mania, sometimes NXT… so many PPV’s, HECK I […]
I really should blog and write more…
OMGosh! Hey there, WOOOOO look at that… It’s been quite a while since I’ve sat down to write a proper post. Sorry about that! I’ve been rather busy, preoccupied, and well… lifing. Is “lifing” a word? Maybe I mean living. LOL SO-O… A lot has happened between 2023-2025. I’ve been […]
(TW) Surviving a Bomb Threat at School
Yesterday, while at school, my daughter experienced a LOCKDOWN situation When I first got the email notification, I thought it was just a routine drill. I texted the kiddo, “Hey, what’s going on at school, LOCKDOWN?” She responded immediately with a, “YES… we have no idea what’s going on.” She […]
It’s a BOY! Puppy Fever
There’s been a missing piece in the Sherman family home… and if you know me you know I’ve been battling puppy fever for almost an entire year! I will 100% admit, It’s was nice to not have stray pug hair on all my black clothing. The house was free of […]
Gigantic decision: When to say goodbye to your dog
This is my personal experience of making the decision to say goodbye to my dog, and the decision to call a compassionate pet vet.