The Panic Before the Holidays

So after being sick for two weeks, I have a huge list of things I need to get done before the holidays: shopping for presents, stocking stuffers, and food wrapping all the things packaging and mailing boxes sending cards with a letter and photos of the kids And I have to make four batches of caramels! So I did what any reasonable person would do. I wrote down all the little steps so I can see my accomplishments, and I bought four books and read them back to back. Then I decided I'd read them...

Purveyor Of Wizened Wisdom

So there I am lying in bed my body racked with fever and doused with Nyquil (okay Walgreen store brand Nyquil) when my dear daughter walks in and begins to complain about … well… pretty much everything. As she complained I felt a deep connection to something grater. I became a conduit for Wizened Wisdom. DD: Mom I don’t want to go to martial arts tomorrow morning. Logan said he was working so I was expecting to stay home and really I just don’t feel like going. Me: She who pokes tigers with...

Pouting and Holiday Music

So I am sick, like bad chest cold, body ache, tired all the time sick. The same thing happened last year at this time. I'm thinking of giving up on Christmas there is just too much to do. Not sure what I should go with instead, any ideas?? Anywho, here is some more holiday music. One of my favorites 🙂 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUCNAnp2QAI

Okay now you can start celebrating winter holidays

It is Dec 1st so now I am willing to listen to Holiday music, start putting up decorations, plotting our Solstice meal, and start making caramels. So many caramels *whimpers* So here is one of my favorite funny holiday songs for your enjoyment. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kYEK-pxs_A

International dance moves

So I found this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_-MsDSAW0Y Which is awesome and I shall diligently practice in case I ever get to travel to Canada. Then I wondered if there were more. I found Korean, 'cause Kpop is king. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTsLQhVIV5M I like tutorial on how to dance in club because she takes into account that my awesomeness could be intimidating. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sKX4ejf68A Now imagine for a second that someone is willing to dance with me ... it...

What was your excuse?

So you can’t do it why? Cause you’re not strong enough, fit enough, thin enough? What exactly are you letting hold you back, cause after watching these I’d challenge your excuses. If you want it you can make it happen. I believe in you! Now I just need to believe in me. 🙂 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNn6qOrXkYM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOlkDEsyyd4

She’s smooth as Chunky Peanut Butter

So last night I am sitting on my couch talking to my DD when she puts her hand over my eyes. "Shush" she says as I hear the rustling of the money on the table. She removes her hand and had stuffed the bills in her bra. Grinning she says, “I’m smooth as chunky peanut butter. Oops missed one.” She grabs the last dollar and stands up grinning at me whispers, “Smooth.” She walks to the door, goes all ‘Aunt Brandy’ (flips me off playfully—it’s a thing at my house) then runs off cackling. Why do I...

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Alica McKenna Johnson writes about snarky girls, kind boys, and the adults trying to keep them alive. After day dreaming for the first thirty years of life, Alica finally began writing her stories down, much to the delight of her readers. As Alica sits in her armchair at home dreaming of traveling the world, her diverse characters explore for her listening to music, seeing the sights, and eating exotic foods.

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