My youngest daughter, Lovey, is currently due for her 2-year-old check up. The doctor’s office is in Petoskey, a cute little town in northern Michigan about 45 minutes away from camp, so I decided to … [Read more...] about Belly Hurts
Camp Life
Ode to Camp
I thought I’d write a poem about camp, Because my "real life" job is slow this week. I refer to the campers, but don‘t get too excited-- As usual, it’s mostly about me. I like to visit the … [Read more...] about Ode to Camp
If Lady Gaga Had Been A Camper
I have heard people say that Lady Gaga is this generation’s Madonna. Is she? Regarding the music, Lady Gaga seems to shine when she’s singing and also when she’s sitting at the piano. Madonna’s … [Read more...] about If Lady Gaga Had Been A Camper
Don’t Be A Tease
Everyone is teasing me lately, and I don't like it one bit. I was out for dinner recently and when the server went over the specials, I picked one that sounded dee-lish. I was very excited for my … [Read more...] about Don’t Be A Tease
Camp: Opening Day
The busses came rolling in around 11:30 this morning. Kids ranging in age from 6 to 15 came barreling out one by one to a singing, cheering, clapping group of high energy staff members holding up … [Read more...] about Camp: Opening Day
Backstory: Part 2
If you haven't read Part 1 of "Backstory," you might want to read that first so you know what the hell I'm talking about: ********** Cody left. It was time to go. Camp prep waits for no one and it … [Read more...] about Backstory: Part 2
Transitions and Make-Overs
My husband, Cody, is a director at an overnight camp for kids in Northern Michigan. It’s called Camp Tanuga. Cody and our stubby-tail Golden Retriever, Floyd, have been there for several weeks. Under … [Read more...] about Transitions and Make-Overs
Dollar Store Discourse
Welcome to Part II of this truly captivating and informative piece on Dollar Stores. In this installment, we will dig even deeper into the depths of the Dollar Store to uncover a timeless life … [Read more...] about Dollar Store Discourse
Dim Sum & Doughnuts
Remember when Jerry Seinfeld's wife came out with that cook book about deceptively hiding vegetables in food so kids would eat them? I thought that was such a cool idea but all of the sudden moms … [Read more...] about Dim Sum & Doughnuts
