Hang Tight: Wear Suspenders Without Looking Like a Dweeb
Recently suspenders have been making a big comeback. And understandably it’s a trend which you may approach with some trepidation. You don’t want to look like one of those kids from The Sound of Music!The number one rule for keeping suspenders cool is beware of patterns. Texture is fine but ...

So much to catch up on
There's a lot to talk about and a lot has happened.First let's talk about mom. She had fallen on April 30 and fractured her hip (I believe I talked about this before.... didn't I?) Anyway... she's been hearing and seeing things that just aren't possible. Like seeing a parade and asking my if I ...


The Graduate.
Dylan "graduated" from preschool today. I know I'll blink and we'll be doing this for real! [sniffle]We kinda look alike in this picture don't ya think? Proud pops. Strangely Dylan's smile seems more genuine when he's posing with his best bud. I just don't understand it. :-) Here is what Dylan' ...

Sew What Guild Blog Tour - Stitch ‘n Love
 I’d like to introduce you to Christie from Stitch ‘n Loveand her Artfire shopI am a National Guard wife and a mom to a total of six kids four that I gave birth to and two that I did not but my heart doesn’t see a difference. They range in ages of 19 16 14 12 3 and 1. Some are here all t ...

PS 179 and the Atomic Bomb
I remember the sound that came from the square loudspeaker above my kindergarten classroom at PS 179. It always made a strange sound something like a cow mooing except much longer and higher pitched. “Ok children get under your desks and put your hands over your headsand keep your eyes closed ...