Ordinary Life

These little critters were all over my cucumber plants this morning-- try and leave the house for one day... ... ashes, ashes, it all falls down! Once I regain my footing and find a renewed sense of purpose in life ( ie; once i catch the laundry up) I promise more footage of these little critters as well as other riveting features like shots from the wedding I coordinated this weekend and boats. I know you can hardly wait...

For BAILEY DAVIDSON , who tried to shoot the moon for me ... THANKS! (i got it)

Thanks to their SmartWater , the folks at Glaceau have roped me in as a loyal customer. I am not ashamed to admit that this is primarily thanks to their clever packaging- I mean, a goldfish in your bottled water? That IS smart. "If they make ONE product I like, then perhaps I should try their others" was the winning strategy that led me to pick up VitaminWater . My general rule for any beverage since I became a Diet Coke addict is that it not add calories (extra work) to my day. I allow VitaminWater to break this rule only because its smidgen of calories is laced with vitamins. And if you know me, you know how I feel about Vitamins! (no? well, I like them- a lot.) Essential is sort of a morning orange juice substitute that you can even substitute for breakfast altogether, and I'm digging it. You don't even HAVE to say it, I know, I know- maybe they are just telling me it is really good for me but has only the equivalent of a Flinstone's Chewable dropped in... ...

I've been Krogering again-- came home with many new beverages. Tonight I started with Metro Mint Peppermint Water ( also available in spearmint and fruit blends) Their self touted 'Chill Factor' does make it feel refreshing, but unsweetened makes it more peppermint oil dropped into water than peppermint flavored water . The Lemon Peppermint may prove to be more flavourful but I haven't found it on shelves yet. Until then, I think holding an Altoid between one's teeth while drinking cold water makes a better alternative.

Overheard during tonight's playdate with Devin: " Try not to have TOO much fun, because you know what they say happens to the time if you do...it just speeds past!"

If Only For The Moment:

VS. Savannah's S&S cafeteria was recently purchased and renovated by Bonefish Grill . A welcome addition and an upgrade for the city to be sure, but my youngins aren't convinced. For those of you unfamiliar with the S&S chain of restaurants, the best way to bring you up to speed would be to have you imagine that you are visiting a relative in a nursing home, where you are then invited to dine in the cafeteria. But before that comes off sounding as if I don't have a special kind of appreciation for S&S - let me explain further. In all of the locations I have ever been in, (and I've been in at least half of the remaining locations) the decor can best be described as pastel geriatric and the music is nothing less than lobby muzak. Meals are budget friendly and cooked with the toothless in mind, which leads to an abundant population of 'Senior Saints' should you happen to drop in for lunch. As a family with kids, this is a very conducive atmosphere i...

loving you is like trying to have a phone conversation in a houseful of kids i know you are there and sometimes i even know what it is you are trying to say but there's all this other noise from the people who still think they are kids and when you ask for a little quiet, they, much like a real three year old seem to be all the more delighted to clang the pot lids together and yell "Bombs Away!" as they create another disaster wouldn't it be nice to step out on the porch, to talk where it is quiet? it just seems silly to keep having this conversation when all it contains is "huh?" "hmmm?" "pardon me" "i'm having trouble hearing you" in real life i am always forced to say, 'can you call me later?' or 'let me call you back ' sometimes, the call is dropped, hung up, lost please, step away from the noise you're beginning to break up and i can barely hear you at all

Ok- so I don't really aspire to be evil and that isn't the point to my new little place, but there are some things I feel I want to say that make me FEEL pretty rotten . When I have a "theology" question, it will more than likely end up here. When I have a rotten spell with the inlaws/ex-wife/step child, I'll talk about it while wearing my pretty green skin. When I just need to pitch a temper tantrum because my fries were cold or my glass went unfilled, I will just go to this, my "Fortress of Solitude" and whine until I get over it. I'm a p.k .- evil is my birthright. I'm a step mother -evil is my destiny. And in spite of all that, I think you may still find I am an agreeable person . . . would you like an apple, dearie? Perhaps a gumdrop from the windowsill... Click to be directed to: A FALTERING SORT OF LIFE