Joe gave Cole and me the best birthday present: a sign! Cole would have been too young at the time to recognize the reference, but the moment I “got it” and shared it with him, we giggled together (I giggled, Cole laughed-Cole never giggles). Cole’s 2nd birthday was the first birthday we celebrated in our new … Continue reading Balloons Our Birthday Sign
Odd and Amazing! Sea Creatures!
David Gallo shows jaw-dropping footage of amazing sea creatures, including a color-shifting cuttlefish, a perfectly camouflaged octopus, and a Times Square's worth of neon light displays from fish who live in the blackest depths of the ocean. David Gallo is a pioneer in ocean exploration, an enthusiastic ambassador between the sea and those of us … Continue reading Odd and Amazing! Sea Creatures!
Old People Rock! Red Meat! Feel Good! Fun!
Cole’s Birthday Cake-56 Eggs, 8lbs of Butter
Cole's Birthday Cake The guests at Cole’s birthday party who asked me if I made his fabulous birthday cake are now my best friends. Although I did not make the birthday cake, a few special people recognized me as a potential future birthday cake maker. This is one compelling reason to grow your friendships past … Continue reading Cole’s Birthday Cake-56 Eggs, 8lbs of Butter
Birthday Party Memories!
Happily, if not vaguely, I remember a wonderful circus birthday cake at one of the parties held in my honor. While at another, I remember running over a birthday guest with my go-cart. Joe remembers attending a birthday party and being knocked into the birthday child's elaborately decorated birthday cake at the start of Happy … Continue reading Birthday Party Memories!
Cole Is Turning 14
The Odd thing is I don’t wish for Cole’s younger days because Joe and I used them up. We enjoyed almost every minute of the baby days, followed by enjoying every minute of his toddler days, followed by enjoying every minute of the grade school days, and now having a teen entering high school is … Continue reading Cole Is Turning 14
Sara and Solomon: A Story of Dreams Coming True!
Cole and I are listening to the uplifting story of a plucky, inquisitive girl named Sara, and her teacher, a wise old owl named Solomon. Sara is a series of three books, written by bestselling authors Esther and Jerry Hicks. The Law of Attraction is explained through the adventures of Sara and her friends. There is … Continue reading Sara and Solomon: A Story of Dreams Coming True!
Credentials For Channeling Joe?
Dear Mrs. Brennan, Thank you for your comment. I posted it on Facebook and a lot of my friends did a wonderful job answering you, but I thought it was interesting enough to warrant its own Odd blog post. Let’s tackle the first part of your question. What gives me the RIGHT to channel my … Continue reading Credentials For Channeling Joe?
Magic Poop Collector
The Magic Poop Collector collects poop before it even hits the ground. Simply amazing if you don't mind walking your pup with a plastic bag attached to his rear end. The Poop Trap-No Poops-No Opps. I thought after Poop Freeze, I had seen everything but apparently not. Please allow me to introduce you to Magic … Continue reading Magic Poop Collector
Happy or Sad-Grief Bounces
Recently someone posted the following comment on my blog post: “How do you bounce from a blog post like “Over is Hard” to “Super Bowl Sandwiches? I can never tell if you are happy or if you are sad. Are you ok or not ok?” It’s an interesting comment and something I sometimes wonder about, too. How can Cole … Continue reading Happy or Sad-Grief Bounces