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There’s Not Enough Vodka on this Plane

It’s a Friday afternoon. I board a plane with my two children. Final destination: Disney World.  Because I forget things and didn’t check us in on time, we got stuck with a crappy boarding assignment, but alas, my child is under 6, so we file in with family boarding.  I see a family of four:... Read More in There’s Not Enough Vodka on this Plane

Dear Woman on the Beach (in Defense of My Body)

Dear Woman at the Beach (in Defense of my Body); I see you looking at me. I see the way you start at my feet and work your way over my bikini, never making it to my face. You can hide behind your dark tinted Dior shades, but it’s there. That subtle way you turn... Read More in Dear Woman on the Beach (in Defense of My Body)

Changing of the Guard

I hold an envelope in my hand. I know what it contains, but I hold it between my finger and my thumb, staring down at it, willing it not to exist. I visit my parents every summer. I pack my children in the car and drive six hours due West listening to complaints of “are... Read More in Changing of the Guard

WTF America?

Can I say it? Do I even want to go…there? I woke this morning to the news of another mass shooting. Over one hundred people injured or killed. As I wiped my blurry eyes, I tried to make sense of it. But how? How can I make sense of something that I don’t understand? How... Read More in WTF America?

What I Really Want For Mother’s Day

“What do you want for Mother’s Day, Mom?” My son asked. I thought for a minute. I want to sleep in, and by sleep in, I don’t want a child coming to my side of the bed during a middle-of-the-night thunderstorm or with an iPad that doesn’t work or a boo-boo that needs a band-aid.... Read More in What I Really Want For Mother’s Day

Party Panties and Jesus Juice #RHOD

Let’s get white girl wasted and discuss these unreal housewives of Dallas. Spoiler alert – not a lot really happened. If you aren’t watching and want to get caught up click here for Episode 1 and here for Episode 2. Three of the girls went to a male strip club where apparently white girl wasted... Read More in Party Panties and Jesus Juice #RHOD

The Shituation on #RHOD

I’m calling this episode of Real Housewives of Dallas The Shituation. If you watched the show, you’ll understand why. The episode centered around a  charity event benefiting the Dallas Arboretum called the Mad Hatter. It’s not as much of an Alice in Wonderland Tribute as it should be. In fact, I’m pretty sure these women... Read More in The Shituation on #RHOD

Real in Dallas #RHOD

**Disclaimer: This is not my usual post. I’ve been watching Real Housewives on Bravo since the beginning. I watched the original Real Housewives of Orange County as it aired, and I’ve been addicted ever since. One time, I even stood with Vicki Dunvalson, ( and Don), and Jeanna Keough on the red carpet of the... Read More in Real in Dallas #RHOD

Stars in the Southern Sky

    “Amanda, light of my life …” I can hear his deep bass voice sing.  I close my eyes and drift back to childhood when he would pick up his guitar and start singing this song to me. I know the rest of the words aren’t very appropriate for a brother to sing to... Read More in Stars in the Southern Sky

Dear Amazon: In Defense of My Review

Dear Amazon, I appreciate your giving me a platform to sell my books easily. I appreciate your giving me a place where I can “one-click” all of my favorite authors’ titles. You’ve added hours of enjoyment to my life by providing me a convenient place to spend my hard earned cash on fictional stories, makeup... Read More in Dear Amazon: In Defense of My Review