Sometimes I really hate the calendar. Today is definitely one of those days. It's been three years since my mother died. Knowing it was coming, I busied myself with various tasks and distractions but somehow the calendar has managed to scream louder, pushing itself to the forefront. Time has helped and the pain from the … Continue reading Larger Than Life
Fleeing the Flea Feeling
After a wonderful week in New York City, my family and I came home to very unwelcome house guests -- fleas. Who knows if the "doggie door" we installed in the basement allowed these pesky critters into our home or if our scottie smuggled them in for company. No matter -- they're the sort of … Continue reading Fleeing the Flea Feeling
What the Son Has Done for My Son
So, I'm sure you've noticed that teenagers are all over Twitter. They don't hang out on Facebook anymore. Too many adults, I suppose. My son, a high school senior, tweets the most significant events from his day. His mention of me in this tweet made me quite happy. https://twitter.com/jacksonbarnett/status/277624308631744512 I must tell you about … Continue reading What the Son Has Done for My Son
What a Techno-Adolescent Does When it Rains
What do you do when it rains for a solid week? Just today, I flipped channels, added 200 items to my pinterest boards, ate a piece of cake, then realized I needed something a little more involved or I'd go crazy. So, I've "redecorated" my blog. The fact that we leave for NYC on Tuesday … Continue reading What a Techno-Adolescent Does When it Rains
Burning Down the House
I must have been the dumbest twelve year old on earth. 1978 was the year my parents signed a contract with God promising to torture me. They made me do chores after school! Like any self-respecting kid, I came straight home from school and ate a snack, watched tv, fought with my sister, and then … Continue reading Burning Down the House
Jennifer Barnett 