I was worried to write a list of “thankful fors” because it would be too expected. But if one day I woke up in a world where too many people were saying what they were thankful for too many times, I think I’d be okay with that. So…
for a God that loves me when I fail every day,
for a husband that can roll his eyes or kiss my forehead or follow up my movie quote with the next line or …
Nov
25
Nov
24
The calm before the storm has arrived. It could be my imagination, but the leaves swirling around the backyard are whispering “Don’t break Thanksgiving. Don’t break Thanksgiving.” I’m a little more than nervous about the menu I’ve planned; could have been too ambitious. But we’ll find out in about 36 hours.
On a less panic attack-inducing note, my dear friend Matthew got engaged Monday night. I wish I could have been there to celebrate with him and his soon-to-be Mrs. Robinson. Matthew …
Nov
19
It’s Fall. And I don’t know that just because it happens to be November or because I texted my way into a giant acorn wreath in Target. You know, the way I knew it was “Fall” when I lived in Florida, which has 1 1/2 seasons each year: So Hot I Want to Die and So Hot if I Go Outside I Literally Might Die. No, no. Here in the almost northeast, there is a colorful, vibrant Fall. And it’s been a-blooming.
Now, …
Nov
13
I want an honorary Ph.D. in Retail Argumentation. The unfounded but so meticulously organized reasoning that I present to my husband when I want a new pair of whatever is, basically, brilliant. Can I tell you how I talked my way into a new pea coat last weekend? Here’s the argument, more or less:
“Well, I know I bought that coat last year, but it’s teal, and that doesn’t go with everything. Also, it’s short, so I wear it when it’s …