The Art of Growing…and Murdering Butterflies
March 15, 2010 – 7:00 am | 3 Comments

My daughter Hadley’s butterfly obsession began last summer when my parents bought her a butterfly net and book.
She was not quick enough to capture even one.
That’s why I wasn’t too surprised when she announced she …

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Article Archive for April 2008

Relishing my final baby’s firsts!
April 23, 2008 – 12:43 am | 5 Comments

I’ve heard from others (and found it to be true myself) that there’s something magical about reaching the three-month milestone. Making that transition from newborn to baby – from a squalling bundle of constant neediness …

When it comes to volunteering, you gotta put up or shut up
April 22, 2008 – 12:48 am | 10 Comments

I swore last year that we would never go to Cub Scout Day Camp again. After three days of loosely planned activities, other people’s ill-behaved boys, wind-whipped hair and a sunburn (my mom told …

Sanford & Son (& Daughter) Do White Trash!
April 21, 2008 – 12:08 am | 25 Comments

Every neighborhood has ‘em.
You know: the one white-trash family that just oozes with socially unacceptable behavior such as loud music, big engines, cold beer and jacked-up trucks.
I just didn’t know “they” were “us.”
It all started …

Rockin’ Tellerpalooza Concert Tickets Giveaway!
April 20, 2008 – 12:30 am | Comments Off

Congratulations to Cheryl H. and Jamie E., winners of our Colorado Women’s Expo tickets!
Are you ready to rock out?
It is fundraiser season and kudos goes to Teller Elementary for putting the Fun back in Fundraiser …

Biggest Loser Boot Camp – Week Three (and counting!)
April 18, 2008 – 12:36 am | 23 Comments

One of the most invaluable lessons I have learned through the Biggest Loser Boot Camp is that visualization with a specific goal in mind is imperative when losing weight.
For some, they are training for …

If You Read This Post, I’ll Shave My Head*
April 17, 2008 – 12:35 am | 22 Comments

School is sucking my son’s love of reading down a greasy, hair-lined drain and I’m afraid it won’t come back.
My handwringing may seem dramatic and over-the-top, but you didn’t just spend three hours trying …

Rejection through the Ages
April 16, 2008 – 12:20 am | 8 Comments

Rejection always has been a hot button issue for me. It wounds more than anything could, twisting my heart like a dishrag and dripping all the dirty sudsy water right into my stomach, giving me …