Though I certainly do like pretty clothes, I wouldn’t exactly call myself a fashion buff — and I usually ignore all of the commentary surrounding Michelle Obama’s wardrobe choices, even though I rather like most of her picks, too. That is, I ignore it until the commentary on whethe...

Pissing outside is great. If you really want to make a woman jealous, just pee outside in front of her. She’ll likely say, AHHHHHHH WHO ARE YOU I’M CALLING THE COPS. But underneath the skeeved-out fright and cloud of pepper spray, what she’s really trying to say is “Gee, I wi...

Hey all, I just want to being you up to date with what we've been doing lately. Melissa has been pressure canning chicken breast and pinto beans this past week. If you don't know what that means it's basically pressure cooking food, but in bottles. I grew up with my mom doing this to put food by, bu...

There’s a lot to be angry about these days. ➢ My retirement fund is gone because of the greed of others. ➢ I lost my job while my boss gets a bonus. ➢ I’ve saved all my life, lived within my means and yet the irresponsible guy in default gets bailed out! Angry yet? In the blogosphere l...

This was a discussion yesterday on Twitter, after Stephen posted his blood pressure [presumably from a checkup], and then a variety of us were discussing blood pressure and such. For those who don’t know, Mom had a severe stroke in 2000; we are blessed to still have her with us. The last coupl...

How do stop feeling like I'm under pressure all the time? Ever since, let's say 1996 (when I entered High School), I've felt an enormous pressure to get things done. From trying to do well in school, to getting into college, to getting good jobs, etc. Anything I set my mind to, I can't help but feel...

I had my baby on tuesday! my labor was very complicated. I had an epidual which they had to increase because it started to wear off. I had a hard time pushing and they had to help me get her out. I tore to a 4th degree and get to go home tomrrow. i am so sore and hurting it sucks soooooo bad. b...

There’s a shockingly disturbing trend I’m seeing in e-mail, on blogs, and in the news.  More and more people are suffering from: Anxiety and Anxiety Attacks Heart Problems Stress Sleeplessness These, when they take a nasty turn, can lead to further health problems, relationship problems...

haiku for 1/25/09...

Thursday i went in for the swelling and was hospitalized and induced since my blood pressure kept fluctuating alot. I was induced around 3:30pm. All was good, just felt like PMS.They broke my water around 6pm and contraction began to really really really hurt and were one right after another.even th...