I used a wee too much butter on these. So much, in fact, that I had to dump them onto a paper towel midway through the baking process to soak off some of the butter before returning them to the oven. My house smelled of hot butter through and … [Continue reading]
The crowd cheers in celebration of one small victory. Whether it's an intercept, another first down, or even a touchdown, there is no telling how this will play out. Each victory is only a stepping stone to which they hope will more laid down to pave … [Continue reading]
I'm a softie. I let pumpkin carving come before homework. It's Friday night, but the remainder of the weekend is frighteningly busy. We've got playoffs, a sleepover, and much more ahead of us. Still, when YaYa flashed me his sad lil' pumpkin face, my … [Continue reading]
Today, when returning to the office after a mid-day run, a couple of co-workers remarked at how different I looked. One went on to say that she almost didn't recognize me because I looked so relaxed. I was a little surprised. There is no denying … [Continue reading]
When someone dies, people focus all of their energy on remembering all the goodness that person brought to their lives. In the initial period of loss, it makes sense; it helps lesson the pain. For me, there came a point where I needed to acknowledge … [Continue reading]