Sweet Sixteen

As my children get older their age gets more disconcerting. Not that I don’t like them getting older–I do. It’s much more fun than I thought it would be. The day you get to show Pride and Prejudice to your daughter–and have her like it–is a great day, indeed. The… Read More

September 12, 2011

Welcome to my New Blog!

Due to internet trickery, I have probably forwarded you to my new blog without you even noticing. But if you are looking at this in your Reader you should click on through and take a look around. The Blog Fairy has done a lovely job designing this blog for me.… Read More

September 6, 2011

Non-disco inferno

Hey, my house didn’t burn down last night! Great news! There are wildfires going all over the areas surrounding Austin (several miles away, but still . . . ) and we have many friends who have been spending the last couple of nights in hotels. We are far enough away… Read More

September 1, 2011

I’m over at Segullah today talking about fire, brimstone and all that other good stuff. By Hildie | Filed under Uncategorized 2 Comments Share

August 30, 2011

Item of the week–Canned Meat

Canned meat! Whether your family likes tuna fish, Spam or canned chicken, you need some of this! Think how you’ll plan on making a meal if refrigeration isn’t possible due to power outages. In a scarcity situation, meat will be a hot commodity. Although it’s more expensive than most of… Read More

August 26, 2011

Would intestines be pink or red?

I was an avid colorer growing up. I wasn’t a good enough artist to make up my own artwork, I much preferred coloring someone else’s drawings. But not all coloring books are created equal. Even as a 9 year-old I understood that. On the bottom rung were the cheap coloring… Read More

August 22, 2011

So you’re stuck at home with a baby/toddler/preschooler, huh?

There are a lot of kids around the country starting school soon. Mine are, including Jasper–the last of my six babies–who is heading off to Kindergarten. It really signifies the end of an era. The end of me being the mother of very little children. This is what it boils… Read More

August 19, 2011

Catch me while you can!

Take a look around. This blog as you know it will be evolving soon. The Blog Fairy has worked her magic and the grand unveiling of my new blog (at a new location, no less!) will be happening presently. I have a cute new picture, courtesy of The Lucky Red… Read More

August 18, 2011

Fruit–the new chocolate cake!

I mentioned a while ago that I’ve been trying to be healthier. This is a lot different than my usual “I’m only eating healthy until I’m a size six”. (“Healthy” meaning “not as much food”.) I’ve always avoided fruits and veg. I even resisted guacamole because it’s green and seemed… Read More

August 15, 2011

Item of the Week–Lighters and matches

Have you ever had the power go out and you can find candles but you can’t find anything to light them with? That always happens to me. Unless you’re really into starting fires with steel wool and batteries, I suggest you get a couple of extra lighters and a box… Read More

August 13, 2011

A letter to Texans

Dear Fellow Residents of Texas, Please repent. We really need the rain. Love, Jennie By Hildie | Filed under Uncategorized 4 Comments Share