Normal is just a setting on a dryer. Go ahead and be yourself. If you want to shout or wear mismatched socks or clothes that aren't in style, do it. Whatever the "normal standards" are today, they're really sort of a suggested guideline for the loudest group you're around. If you want to make snow…
Over-the-Shoulder-Boulder-Holders (AKA Modern Female Torture Devices)
There are so many different reasons that it sucks to be a girl. Don't get me wrong. I wouldn't have it any other way. I'm all about Girl Power and Empowerment of Women. And frankly, I'm quite grateful that I don't have to worry about my uber-sensitive junk hanging out for all the world to…
I Feel Pretty
I did something today that not many women would do. I handed my 15 year old daughter my shears and told her to cut my hair for me. She had had no prior experience in cutting hair, does not take cosmetology in school, and barely cuts a straight line on paper. But I trusted her.…
Global Warming (aka The Ole Climate Bait and Switch Routine)
Arlington, Texas. When one hears "Arlington, Texas" one immediately thinks of Six Flags Over Texas, the Texas Rangers, the Dallas Cowboys, DFW International Airport..........but not powdery snow. This is the third snowfall in two weeks time this winter. The entire city shuts down and kids are out of school and electric bills shoot up and…
The Deep Down 