For a couple years now, Jackie of La Casa de Sweets has asked me to assist her fundraising efforts for Share Our Strength. When she first approached me, I was a stay at home mom and believed I lacked the proper exposure for such an undertaking; I offered to attempt fundraising on my blog alone, … [Read more…]
It’s been pretty quiet around here, huh? I’d like to blame it on Christmas festivities keeping me busy–we all have a full calendar this time of year, after all. And while we did have some parties to attend and throw, that hasn’t been the culprit for my absence. What has? Labyrinthitis. Or at least its … [Read more…]
Friday morning was a pretty normal day. I was at work, typing agendas and posting meeting information packets for Commissioners. This is what I do most Fridays. This was not to be like most Fridays, however. An email popped up on my screen from The Simsbury Patch–Breaking News. A shooting at an elementary school in … [Read more…]
Last night, The Big Guy arrived home, safe and sound. I didn’ t really expect him to join us at soccer this morning–he had been 12 hours ahead of us for 2 weeks, after all–but he rose and was ready before the rest of us, eager to see the kids’ last games of the season. … [Read more…]
