by Robin | Feb 14, 2008 | On my soapbox, Personal, Photos, Raves & Rants, Valentine's Day
…I decided to save a life. Maybe three. It's about time, too. Twenty-plus years ago I didn't weigh enough; that excuse has been invalid for decades (shame on me!). As I was pulling out of the school parking lot, a funky custom bus parked in...
by Robin | Feb 14, 2008 | Favorite things, Food and Drink, Pensieve's Poetic License, Personal, Photos, Poetry
Sonnets are this month’s form for Pensieve’s Poetic License, English Sonnets in particular. In honor of Valentine’s Day, you were asked to write about something you love, particularly some thing you love that’s not typically Valentine...
by Robin | Feb 13, 2008 | Great quotes, Mom stuff, Personal, youtube ROCKS!
Dear Miley, I’m old enough to be your mother, honey, and I was there when your father’s achy breaky heart made him famous when you were just a twinkle in his eye. While I don’t watch you or your alter ego, Hannah Montana, my children do. My own...
by Robin | Feb 12, 2008 | Pensieve's Poetic License, Personal
Ah, my little poet princes and princesses, are you ready for this month’s challenge? I know I am! Poetic ruminations have been rumbling inside my mind since last month’s terza rima when quite a few of you ran running and screaming away from...
by Robin | Feb 12, 2008 | Family, Family Traditions, Favorite things, Kids, Personal, Photos, Valentine Tea
Livin’ Dolls ~ Please meet (l-r) Polly Esther, Erin and Ivy Caroline, attendees at this year’s Valentine Tea (Polly Esther was "born" with that name…between that and the expression on her face, I HAVE to smile when I look at her!)...
by Robin | Feb 12, 2008 | Family, Family Traditions, Favorite things, Great ideas!, Nostalgia, Party, Personal, Photos, Valentine Tea, Valentine's Day
Each year’s party, at least in most recent years, begins with Noni reading this passage~ “When did you last have a tea party? When was the last time you enjoyed a cup of tea with someone you cared about? Isn’t it time you did again? ...