by Robin | Jun 23, 2009 | Family, Kids, Life Philosophy, Marriage, Mom stuff, Parenting, Personal, Photos
Interminable quiet bears witness to my house's 327-pound weight loss this week: my children are scattered like birds leaving the nest.Like the paradox of deafening silence, their absence is more conspicuous than their presence. Almost.It's a...
by Robin | Jun 22, 2009 | Favorite things, Humor, Personal, Photos
"The only difference between men and boysis the size of their toys."~ Author unknownThe other day I stopped dead in my tracks when I saw the most darling wind-up toy on the planet. The only thing it was missing was an elephant head sized white bow and...
by Robin | Jun 22, 2009 | Contests, Personal, Wow!
For all you Twitter naysayers? Sometimes it PAYS TO TWEET! I’ve been acquainted with Squarespace since before I started blogging; two friends who introduced me to blogging used their platform. When I decided to start my own, I...
by Robin | Jun 21, 2009 | Encouragement, Family, Fathers and daughters, Parenting, Personal, Photos
{Originally published as a three-part series in September 2007, this is one of those posts that “someone” needs to read; I just wish I knew who…. If you’ve struggled with the relationship you share with your father (or mother), it could be...
by Robin | Jun 20, 2009 | Blogging, Conferences, Personal, Type-A Mom Conference
Because I'm one of Paula Deen's BFFs, she "offered" me use of her Tybee Island beach retreat. In fact, she trusts me enough that she allowed me to pass along her rental information to my awesome readers (and in case you suspect, this is NOT a...