Tag Archives: Married Life

Happy

This is the busiest week of the semester: finals week. As much as I would love to be inspired and motivated, I am not. So, in light of the anxiousness I shared in my last post vis-á-vis turning one year … Continue reading

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Behind the Wheel

I’m trying to stop worrying about what other people think of me. I don’t intend to lose my sense of decorum or decency in the process, nor do I mean to ignore the opinions of the people I love and … Continue reading

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Luke, I am Your Stylist

I love shopping. To be more specific, I love shopping for clothes. I love looking in catalogs and perusing the racks and folded tables in department stores and retail stores, examining the fabrics and colors and patterns and silhouettes. When … Continue reading

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I’ll Have What She’s Having

It was a surprise to me that J would be ready for table food despite the fact that he has just one tooth. I think maybe everyone knew this but me, and I’m having a hard time getting used to … Continue reading

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National Grilled Cheese Day: Doin’ It Well

It’s hard not to love grilled cheese sandwich. The buttery, toasted bread. The gooey, tangy cheese. The robust flavor of a well-ripened slice of tomato. Just thinking about it brings me great happiness. Growing up in New Jersey, I was … Continue reading

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To Outline or Not to Outline…

I know some people who outline their entire novel before jumping in to the writing phase. And I know others who outline each chapter along the way. So, here’s my question: is it wrong that I do most of my … Continue reading

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Reminder: Just Married Needs Your Help!

Dear Readers, I have joined forces with fellow writer and blogger Holly Phillips of The Bitter Lemon to write a book about dating and relationships. As a reader of this blog, I have to assume you have some experience, or at least interest, … Continue reading

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And I Say, It’s All Right

When I feed Jude his breakfast, he often becomes distracted by, oh, just about every single thing in the kitchen. “Jude, look at Mama,” I say as he cranes his head to look out the back window. But I am … Continue reading

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Hey Baby

So, Jude and Baby R have been on a few dates in the past couple of weeks, and the whole thing is just adorable. Above: Jude soaking up the attention bestowed on him by Baby R R’s mom is a … Continue reading

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Fat Tuesday: Married Edition

While many were out celebrating Mardi Gras the good old fashioned way with alcoholic beverages, beads, debauchery, etc., Mike and I decided to get pretty crazy. That’s right. We hopped in the SUV and headed over to LongHorn Steakhouse to … Continue reading

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