Wife Haiku

My friend Matt owns the most fantastical restaurant in the land, The Lincoln Cafe, where mouthgasms happen every day. Lately, he’s been posting Haiku poems on Facebook about getting old. He has inspired me to express myself through the unicorns and ponies land of poetry. Today I’m going to get all cultural on your asses.
Let’s explore the inner depths of Wifery with my first ever Culture Day, when I unveil my

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Oklahoma Tornado and Perspective

Like many of you, I couldn’t tear myself away from the coverage of the terrible storm that swept through the Oklahoma City area, and much of the Midwest, in the last couple of days.  I grew up in Nebraska, and have spent most of the rest of my adult life in Iowa, so my family is no stranger to the suddenness and seriousness of tornado weather.

Yesterday, I was at work and had the following text exchange with Oldest Daughter, who is a sophomore in high school: Read more…

Kids & McDonald’s: It’s Your Call

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I’ve seen a lot of chatter on Facebook and Twitter lately from parents who are against McDonald’s. This is a multi-pronged attack against their unhealthy menu, marketing to kids through Happy Meal toys, and their unclean play areas. I’m going to weigh in here and open myself up to a whuppin’, but in my opinion, here’s the deal:

You’re the Parent. YOU MAKE THAT CALL. Read more…

Off To Suburbia in the City

I’m just getting ready to walk out the door and drive to Chicago to see Tracy Beckerman and interview her about her book, “Lost in Suburbia“.  I’m in my city clothes and got my hairs done and everything!  I’ll take a picture so you know what I look like with makeup on and outside of a ratty t-shirt.

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Have  good day!

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