my white picket life*

favorite quotes

I'm sure you'll agree that choosing a favorite quote can be a difficult task. I have many favorites and their relevance largely depends on things like the time of day, or my state of mind. Since I can never choose just one, I'll share a few and would love to... Read more →

ten things right now

1. I am SO TIRED, I was falling asleep while on the toilet.(embarrassing but true) 2. My son, age 12, loves to cuddle and read in my bed at night. (I love this so much!) 3. I just dumped out a kitchen garbage-sized bag that was allegedly full of unmatched... Read more →

a blog by any other name...

... would it smell as sweet? I wanted the name of this place, my space, to reflect not only my life, but also my larger outlook on life. When I started writing here, this name reflected (to me) that my life was essentially what I always wanted: a long marriage,... Read more →