I fear admitting this, but for the sake of all the other moms out there who have a child who would rather starve to death than eat a vegetable, I will. My almost 15-year-old son, Tom, has not eaten a vegetable in so long that I could be reported to the “Mom Police” and be sentenced to hard time. How could this happen to me? I’m a hands-on mom. I take my kids to their check-ups … [Read more...]
Getting Possessed with Kathy and the Dishwasher: Fourth Victim: Alyson of The Shitastrophy
Welcome to the fourth installment of, Getting Possessed with Kathy and the Dishwasher. Every other Thursday I explore the concept of possession with one of the many amazing women I have had the pleasure to meet in my almost three years of blogging. I love sharing these very talented writers with you, and the Dishwasher enjoys learning about other demonic appliances.I am so … [Read more...]
The Joy of Baking
For the last few years, my family and I have celebrated the first day of fall by making an apple pie.I’ll give all who need it a little time to laugh at this thought. OK. Let’s move on.Living in New York, and only five minutes from a family-owned apple orchard, most years apple gathering is no more complicated than getting the whole family into the minivan. No small feat, but … [Read more...]
Friendship, Romance and a Book Review
One of my guiltiest pleasures in life is reading romance novels and watching so-called chick flicks. I’m a complete sucker for a love story. If the heroine is a strong, independent woman, and her love interest is a successful, commitment-phobic older man, I know I’ll be hooked. Add a beautiful setting, such as a beach house on Long Island with an amazing closet, and you can … [Read more...]
Getting Possessed with Kathy and the Dishwasher: 3rd Victim – Kristi Campbell of Finding Ninee
Welcome to the third installment of, Getting Possessed with Kathy and the Dishwasher. Every other Thursday I explore the concept of possession with one of the many amazing women I have had the pleasure to meet in my almost three years of blogging. I love sharing these very talented writers with you and the Dishwasher enjoys learning about other demonic appliances.I am thrilled … [Read more...]
