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Apparently, I Am the Faint of Heart

I wanted to see Slumdog Millionaire because I’d heard so many good things about it. And I totally get it. I really do. It’s a compelling, interesting, edge-of-your-seat movie which is beautifully written, shot, and edited. But I… Read More

And I Get to Live Here!

I remember riding in the car, heading down Victory Drive almost 8 years ago, on my way to a job interview at WSAV. Taking in the palm trees, the old homes, the Spanish moss on the live oaks,… Read More

Keep off the Grass … I Mean Glass

In our discussions with the landscaper last summer, our goal was simple and clear: a kid-friendly backyard. We weren’t interested in a bunch of fancy plants or water features or anything that would get in the way of… Read More

Bowl Game Bliss

Lee always does well with my birthday and Christmas presents, and this year was no exception. In addition to some very cool and very me presents (like my Twilight/Vampire Baseball shirt and two Harry Potter-related books), he also… Read More

My Grown-Up Christmas List

So … what do I want most for Christmas? A new washing machine? A new water line under the house? Or repairs to my refrigerator? Maybe, if I’m a really good girl, I can have all three! I… Read More

Dusting Off the Fine China

Lee and I used to love entertaining company, but most of our entertaining over the last two years has been aimed at a certain little girl named Camille. We’re very grateful for that, although she is more impressed… Read More

A Simple Sewing Project

I don’t pretend to have a lot of training or even much basic knowledge when it comes to sewing. I can thread my machine and press the foot pedal, and that’s about it. But I do enjoy being… Read More

Open Letter to the Atlantic Basin

What’s up, Atlantic Basin? Why you wanna do that? Why you wanna get all crazy on us? First Fay, then Gustav? Now Hanna, Ike and Josephine, all at once? You’re on my list. Sincerely,Ginger

Ummmmm…

Not encouraged by the latest Hanna forecast track from the National Hurricane Center.

More Butter is Not Always Better

Erin and I enjoyed a nice treat Tuesday – a girls’ night out to the movies while sweet Lee stayed home with the kiddos. All day long, in anticipation of our outing, I thought about that yummy movie… Read More