tjsthings

  • This or that?

    Happy or Unhappy, or rather Content or Discontent? Either way, it’s a lot of work. I mean, it’s a lot of work deciding to be mean and bitter. And being determined to be angry. And a victim. Deciding to hate on whoever comes across your path with a smile. Deciding to be petty with whoever… Read more


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  • Welcome home.

    Last night, my husband came back from his business trip. All of the kids were glad to see him. I was glad to see him too. Read more


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  • Martini night musings.

    Yesterday I had pomegranate martinis after dinner. I think they, rosebud martinis and watermelon martinis will carry me nicely through the Summer. Martini night was inspired by a week of, “Don’t touch him! Don’t touch her! Put that down! Now!” type of parenting without my husband to hand the kids to at some point in… Read more


  • Little A hearts Dr. Seuss

    This week, at Little A’s preschool, they are celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday. So I have been trying to read her some Dr. Seuss every day. Unfortunately, last night Nat was perusing a Dr. Seuss book from his earlier days, when she decided she wanted it. Nat did not want to hand it over, so she… Read more


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