Monthly Archives: January 2008

We had a bad morning. It started with the pajama-clad girl whining that she had nothing to wear. It was true, unfortunately, as the entirety of her wearable wardrobe was in the washer. I’d forgotten to wrap up the laundry … Continue reading →

I waited till I was old enough to have my first child to have my second child. That’s been my line ever since the girl was born when I was 25 years old. I was ready, finally, and embraced pregnancy … Continue reading →

Some moms rely heavily on the crockpot and I understand why. There are a few standbys I make using that particular appliance; chili and roast beef for French dip sandwiches among them. Recently, though, in a fit of “I’m cooking … Continue reading →

I worked at Sears for seven long years. I moved into a sales position and worked from 30-40 hours a week depending on the season. By the time I’d been there for six months or so, I re-enrolled in college, … Continue reading →

Friends of mine, or more accurately, my husband’s, encouraged me to apply at the new Sears store in town. Two of them were working there, making OK money and combining flexible hours with college. The day my job disappeared in … Continue reading →