Soooo…it’s been quite a week. Anybody else make the mistake of taking their daughter voting last week? “Nevermind! Turns out the country is a lot more sexist that we thought.” Whew! Glad I’m not the only one who screwed that up. My 9 year-old cried bewildered tears Wednesday. This was a very black and white issue for […]
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12 Things I Want My Daughters To Know
Your intelligence should be ever-expanded with quality books, education, and conversation. Don’t stop seeking them out. I really don’t care if you don’t take a jacket. You’re not going to die of exposure in New Jersey. Just don’t be the girl who doesn’t take a jacket and then whines about the cold. She’s annoying. Focus […]
War on Thanksgiving?
We have RULES in this family, dammit. There are certain expectations for all of us. We must uphold our values, no matter how societal pressures influence us. These restrictions are hard and fast and non-negotiable. You can do whatever you like in your own house, of course. And if I don’t like a store’s policy of putting […]
This is: Spicy Chipotle Salsa with Pan-Roasted Tomatillos
This is a tomatillo with the husk on it: This is a tomatillo without the husk: This is how you roast them in a pan with garlic: This is how you blend them with two chipotle peppers: This is the other goodness that your sister makes while you make the tomatillo salsa: This is the […]
Mexican Everyday: Chipotle
My Mexican Everyday cookbook (by Rick Bayless) came from Amazon today. I haven’t even cracked it yet. It’s a weeknight, we spent 2 after-school hours in the pool, and have I mentioned I suck at cooking? I did mention that, right? Go back and read. To preface my dinner choice explanation, I would eat Chipotle for […]
Times They Are A-Changin’
So my hubby was a band director and didn’t remember desiring any other career since the beginning of things. Except that this career kinda sucked for hubby. He spent 11 years hopping around to five different school districts – doing a good job and trying hard to be happy. But his hobby was […]