Month: July 2010

  • I am Nostradamus of the 21st Century (did you get the memo?)

    In case you didn’t get the memo, I am the Nostradamus of the 21st century. Not only did I predict the Battle of Armageddon is nearing, but I also announced the location for this epic battle: Maryland. Yes people, I live at ground zero. The TV Challenge wrapped up this week. We survived! Alex from…

  • Armageddon is Near (and it is not because of the TV Challenge)

    Last winter we all laughed (ok, maybe only some of us laughed) about Snowmageddon. Everyone living in the DC area was hit with a huge snowstorm in December followed by two back-to-back blizzards a couple of months later. Winter 2009-2010 was the “snowiest winter on record.” The constant dump of snow through winter has been…

  • 5 Reasons I Love Being a Mom (hint: Rummikub)

    Lately I have been thinking about my unconventional view on the benefits of being a mom. The items on my favorite-reasons-for-being-a-mom list shift in level of importance, but the list essentially stays the same. I might be unconventional in my thoughts on being a mom, but at least I am consistent. The reason for my…

  • Gratitude: Discovering the Small Joys in Life

    Wednesday I wrote about feeling grateful in the face of a challenge. Readers left wonderful comments with examples of gratitude they felt as a result of a challenge. It was very inspiring to read. Thank you to all who shared. What about when there is no great challenge? How is it possible that gratitude can…

  • Darren Rowse, awards, and a TV Challenge. Life is good (except for the TV Challenge)

    There has been a lot going on in the blogging world this week. There was a huge anniversary party in my honor;  this week is the equivalent of Oscar week for bloggers; and the TV Challenge continues to torture me (and others crazy enough to follow Alex). The anniversary party on Monday was fabulous. Mel…

  • Gratitude: A List of 10 Blessings in the Face of a Challenge

    Gratitude: to possess this quality makes life richer. Yet there are times in life when a personal challenge makes feeling grateful difficult. When struggling, it is easy to become consumed with negativity. However, being grateful in the midst of a challenge is possible. It is even possible to identify and be grateful for something positive…