When I was in the process of getting divorced several years ago, my house was on the market and I was searching for a place to live. My daughter was 3 at the time and since she was already running and playing I felt strongly about living in a house and having a backyard - not going back to an apartment or condo lifestyle which to me was suitable for a college single. I was very lucky. I ended up meeting some wonderful people who really helped me in one of the toughest periods of my life.A... Read Full Story

First of all, for those who left me messages on Soul Cast - thank you.  To my friends, readers, and those who I used to read religiously, I am sorry for "disappearing".  I am going to keep this short today as I have a busy day ahead between errands and coaching my daughter's basketball game, but I did want to check in quickly to say hi to all of you.   Things on my end have been okay though I have struggled financially more than I ever have since having children a... Read Full Story

When I was in the process of getting divorced several years ago, my house was on the market and I was searching for a place to live. My daughter was 3 at the time and since she was already running and playing I felt strongly about living in a house and having a backyard - not going back to an apartment or condo lifestyle which to me was suitable for a college single. I was very lucky. I ended up meeting some wonderful people who really helped me in one of the toughest periods of my life.A loc... Read Full Story

I am tired of reading the headlines and hearing the stories about the New England Patriots "late game tactics".  So they beat the Redskins 52-7 last week and Brady was still in the game throwing touch down passes in the 4th quarter with the score 45-0.  Is it the Patriots fault that the Redskins suck?  I think not.   There is a lot of talk about Brady being a target especially with the big game coming up this weekend against the Colts.  Now if someone intentionally injures Brady to ... Read Full Story

  Just thought I'd share ... my girls were witches this year.  My oldest agreed to wear makeup and be a "scarey witch".  My 3 year old decided that though in a witch's costume and hat, she was still a princess and still "nice" though I must admit her personality is more that of a Devil typically : ) Read Full Story

  Just thought I'd share ... my girls were witches this year.  My oldest agreed to wear makeup and be a "scarey witch".  My 3 year old decided that though in a witch's costume and hat, she was still a princess and still "nice" though I must admit her personality is more that of a Devil typically : ) Read Full Story

I lived on the East Coast during the infamous 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake.  I may be new to earthquakes, but when my boyfriend's apartment building began shaking last night during "The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown", there was no mistaking it.  Last night's earthquake apparently registered a 5.6 on the Richter Scale, the largest since the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that caused billions of dollars in damages in the San Francisco Bay Area.   My boyfriend is from California and was... Read Full Story

I've tried very hard since getting back together with my boyfriend to protect myself and not hang on every word and every promise.  I mean, actions do speak louder than words and how many times has he walked out on me and my girls???  I've never let anyone do that to me before - used to be if I was dumped, it was over.  Sure, I'd be sad for awhile but I never took a man back after being hurt and dumped.   Anyway, I try to avoid disappointment.  I try to av... Read Full Story

We were watching "The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown" with my three year old last night.  She'd asked for popcorn, one of our favorite family snacks.  Somehow the innocent cartoon watching and popcorn eating outing changed when my daughter left the room to go to the bathroom.  Leave it to me ...   I have no idea what possessed me, but I know my boyfriend loves my ass, so I lifted up my pajamas and put a piece of popcorn in my ass ... well, between my butt cheeks as if I was filling... Read Full Story

I went to the gym for a short one-hour work out between soccer games yesterday.  It was my way of getting a few minutes alone and relieving the stress from my hectic weekend.  One of the "regulars" that I usually see in the gym during the week was there.  I don't know him well but since we run into each other so frequently, we often exchange small talk.  He asked if the girls that walked into the club with me were my kids and then, of course, commented on how beautiful they are.... Read Full Story