My parents had a rocky start with Captain Sarcastic when he was first brought around to them. I had waited for them to meet each other until I was inclined to think my relationship with CS had some potential future. My parents are very “old school.” CS is very, well, sarcastic. This is not a [...]
The one thing I get told over and over being pregnant is, “Enjoy your sleep NOW.” Then there is usually a knowing snicker. This statement makes me grind my teeth. As it is, I am a very light sleeper. If the cat jumps on the bed, it wakes me up; if CS snores, I’m awake; [...]
Nine weeks. That’s the time I have left to become “ready to be a parent.” Whatever that means. I’m fairly certain I will not get there in time. Why is this? Here’s five reasons: 1. Today I noticed Peanut playing with a packet of butter. When I questioned CS about this (he was in the [...]
Jenny over at Ab Ban tagged me for this meme. The idea is to describe what I want to be like when I am an old woman. After having given this some thought, the answer became very clear to me: I want to be like my mother’s mother, Sunshine (for whom Sun is being named). [...]
CS and I have a friend that loves New Orleans the way a football fan loves his favorite team. She’s OBSESSED with the city. You rarely see her not wearing a JazzFest shirt, NOLA t-shirt, or NOLA jewelry. And her knowledge of the history of the city is far-reaching and often obscure. She’s a great [...]
As I previously wrote about, I used to follow a band. Religiously. This was during my days in law school. It was what kept me sane. Before one of the songs, the lead singer used to recite this little intro he’d come up with. I heard it so many times, I involuntarily committed it to [...]
CS and I went over to a crawfish boil being given for his friend who’s getting married in two months. I was reluctant to go and be the only chick. But seems the groom wanted to see my belly for himself. As we are heading out the door, CS grabs his “guitar.” I put the [...]
Captain Sarcastic returned to JazzFest for his fifth day today. This resulted in me holding down the fort at our small business. This is really enjoyable to me and I had no complaints. Although I DID forget this rather large obligation when I made a hair appointment earlier this week. So, okay, sue me; I [...]
Looking for something to do with the young ones today? Like comics and “funny books”? Then today is your lucky day! Comic book stores around the country are participating in Free Comic Book Day! For children of all ages and for the child in you, do yourself a favor and get to your local comic [...]
In July 1900, a census taker reached a small rented home in Galveston, Texas—a mere three blocks from the Gulf of Mexico. This was the home of my great-great-grandparents. That census taker learned that the couple had seven children, six still living. My great-great-grandfather, August, was a day laborer, and my great-great-grandmother, Katherine, was a [...]