Lying is bad. I don’t think there is anyone out there who would disagree. And to me, the worst part about lying is not the deceit, it’s the fact that I will always question the person who lied, and … [Read more...] about Shouldn’t Have Lied!
Parenthood & Parenting Tips
You’re Not Alone (VII)
I’m not saying these are all about me. I’m just saying if you feel the same, or you have done it too, you’re not alone. You’re not alone if… 1. You want to eat an entire tub of cool whip or … [Read more...] about You’re Not Alone (VII)
Zero Tolerance For Zero Tolerance
I have a 7 year old daughter who takes ballet every Tuesday. She doesn’t like when I watch, so I don’t (until the last 5 minutes, because then it’s too late for her to get mad at me). … [Read more...] about Zero Tolerance For Zero Tolerance
Mother’s Day
Every once in a while I do a NO BOYS ALLOWED post. This is one of those posts: … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day
Let It Go
My daughter, F, is in first grade. She gets tested weekly on “Dolch Words.” (I don’t know why they’re called “Dolch Words,” they seem like "Spelling Words" to me.) We are supposed to work on these … [Read more...] about Let It Go
White People Problems (Part 2)
This is Part 2 of White People Problems. I’m not trying to tell you what to do, but you might want to read Part 1 … [Read more...] about White People Problems (Part 2)
Old News
Last night, my husband, Cody, told me that I was “old news.” He says what he meant was that Dim Sum and Doughnuts, was "old news," not me. If that is, indeed, what he meant, I guess he’s kind of … [Read more...] about Old News
DS&D (Life After Floyd Coden)
Here we go again. 2014, yo! I felt uncomfortable continuing Dim Sum and Doughnuts without Floyd Coden. I even went so far as to start a new blog: www.justlivintheamericandream.com but Dim Sum and … [Read more...] about DS&D (Life After Floyd Coden)
Bus Stop Talk
I have two daughters, Lovey and Sweet Pea. One is 4. One is 6. One is biological. One is adopted. One is “OK, mommy“…“You got it, mommy“…“I‘m a good girl, mommy!” and one is trying to kill me. My 6 … [Read more...] about Bus Stop Talk
Do The Right Thing
The other day, one of my friends told me to listen to Dennis Prager on Talk Radio AM 1400. Do you know who Dennis Prager is? I didn’t. My friend mentioned him once and told me that he talks … [Read more...] about Do The Right Thing