Homestead Hobo
We were kicking back at the Homestead this past week. Yes, again. But before you make any assumptions that we must have won the lottery or cured cancer, let me explain. We’re not quite “ho...
School’s Out for Summer!
Alice Cooper said it all with her classic, “School’s out for summer. School’s out forever. School’s been blown to pieces.” I used to LOVE that song and feel such euphoria...
Diggin’ for Dinos
When Sam exclaimed, “Mommy let’s go outside and dig for dinosaurs!” I was a tad sceptical. Very sceptical. Who put him up to this — Sid the Science Kid, Curious George, or the ...
Yes, Virginia, There Is an Aquarium in Richmond!
Who knew there is an honest-to-goodness aquarium right here in Richmond? My friend Dawn knew, that’s who! Thanks for the tip, Dawn! It’s true – it exists! It is located at Three Lake...
Heat Wave!
What the heck is going on here? It’s over 90 degrees in APRIL? This must be what life is like along the Equator. I wanted to go up the attic today to get my shorts out of whatever God forsaken b...
The Easter Bunny Lingers On
Easter was ten days ago, right? So it’s over, way over, or as they say in Boston, “Ovah!” Well, not here, not yet. The Easter Bunny has yet to leave the building. Sam just can’...
Amazing Maymont
If I couldn’t be on the beach sipping margaritas with my old gang from Georgetown for spring break this week, there is no place I would have rather been than at dear old Maymont. They hosted a f...
When Diaper Meets Washing Machine
In case you have ever wondered what happens, I will share. It sure isn’t pretty. In fact it is downright bizarre. Before I get any further ahead of myself, let me back up a minute here and fill ...