Monthly Archives: August 2009
Time to Cry Tuesday – First of the Lasts
(this post is dedicated to my girls who have parented a matched set of kids with me since pre-school. you know who you are. thanks for always being there). We have all been here before. We have all been here … Continue reading
Filed under parenting, teenagers, Time to Cry Tuesdays
Traveling Shoes
Believe it or not, there was a woman on line in front of me at airport security that was wearing these shoes. Imagine what the rest of her outfit looked like. Whatever it is that you are imagining, go one … Continue reading
Filed under absurdities, body image, fashion, travel
ish
If you read me often you will know that my favorite suffix is ‘ish’. I add it to words where it does not usually exist because I have a philosophy that many things in life just are… well, ‘ish’. Ish … Continue reading
Filed under absurdities, humor, products, urban dictionary
Levinson University?
For those who don’t know me personally, Levinson is my married name. Because Gary and his family don’t want to be associated with my antics For professional reasons, I use my maiden name. We received this postcard in the mail … Continue reading
Filed under absurdities, college, family
You Make Your Own Luck
Bullshit! I have always hated this expression. No not ‘bullshit’, I love that expression. I hate the expression, ‘You Make Your Own Luck’. I would imagine that phrase was first coined by someone who was lucky and then perpetuated by … Continue reading
Rats!
Yep, rat slippers. These are, by far, the creepiest items I have seen in a long time. I found them on this post featuring 14 unusual slippers. Someone tweeted this the other day and I am so glad I was … Continue reading
Filed under absurdities, humor, products
@shitmydadsays… an Overnight Celeb
Just when twitter was becoming mainstream and frankly a little bit boring, someone came along and broke the clutter. No one can ever predict what makes something catch on, and surely this one is no exception. Here is the twitter … Continue reading
Filed under absurdities, conversations, humor
Time to Cry Tuesday – Circling the Drain
This is cruel as the previous mentioned 7 girlfriends sending off 7 daughters (and a son) are in full swing of departure this week. But I could not resist this post because, well because after all it is Tuesday and … Continue reading
Filed under college, family, Jana, moms, relationships, Time to Cry Tuesdays
College Mom Buys Crack in Madison Alley
Okay, this is the last of the college move-in trilogy of posts. Here is a little anecdote that will amuse you. It is vintage Amy. I went down to the recycling room of Jana’s apartment building to dump boxes. As … Continue reading
College Move-in, Big Box Style
This post is dedicated to all you fellow parents out there partaking in the annual ritual of moving your offspring into the countless institutions of higher learning across this great land. You know who you are. All of you flocking … Continue reading
