Category Archives: house, home & family

so you think you want a bulldog?

I’ve had this post on my ‘to do’ list for quite awhile, but now that I see Brad & Angie (Pitt & Jolie, ifyoudon’tknow) have added a bully to their ever-growing brood, I decided now is a good time. I’ll put it out there in plain, honest terms: If you want a bulldog because they’re…

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a very special day indeed

(page from IVF journal, 2005) It was brought to my attention yesterday – due to a facebook post celebrating Ava’s conception day!, which startled a few people into thinking “Boy, that Lisa really does like to SHARE, doesn’t she??” – that some of my newer friends may not be aware that Ava is here thanks…

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musings on being a valentine’s day party mom

1. In Georgia, every class had a room mom who coordinated the classroom parties. 2. I always volunteered, and was always VERY happy when Aidan’s friend Christian was in his class because that meant his mom Dee would be my co-room mom. 3. Dee is very creative, and loves classroom parties. 4. Here in Pennsylvania,…

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how I work out my aggression

I was hit up by a scam artist this weekend. Blech. Guy (Nigel Coker – if you get an email from this person, DELETE IT) says he wants to buy prints, blah blah. Seemed innocent at first, so I email him back. He sends me his list of prints, along with the fact that he…

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organizing your family photographs: an update

I’ve had a few people ask me for an update on this post from last May, which dealt with my project to reorganize thousands of family photographs by event/topic rather than date. If you weren’t with me then, just click on the link to read the details. Here’s the update: I couldn’t be happier –…

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