Thank you for those who have sent condolences to me and my family. It’s always rough to lose someone. My heart goes out to my Dad and Step-mom and sister – they have lost a son and brother and regardless of how or why it is always hard.

 I’ll be gone to attend the funeral and then will travel on to Texas to visit my mom who is in the hospital herself.

When I come back, I’ll be back full-force. For now, I am going to focus on family because that is the most important thing in life.

 For now – Tawnya

Welcome back!

Randy Pausch, famous for his ‘Last Lecture’ video on youtube and the subsequent book, died Friday.

He was an inspiration for living life for what is most important. I feel very sad for his wife and three children that have to carry on without him.

Today, I feel ‘out of words’. I also found out my step-brother died yesterday. He was 25 years old. I don’t know why I’m blogging this, except it is an outlet. I feel surrounded by death and yet life goes on.

I think it would help to take a break and celebrate my children with a little playtime now.

If you are hyper-sensitive to the use of vulgar language or are a closet racist, don’t bother reading this post……  Remember, you’ve been warned. 

So I was watching The View last week when Whoopi and Elizabeth had a heated discussion about the use of the ‘N’ word.

I have very passionate feelings about the topic. For me, the ‘N’ word (from here on out referred to as ‘the word’), is abhorrent. Awful. Vulgar. Hateful.

I would never use it. My momma taught me better. In fact, my introduction to ‘the word’ was in about 2nd grade when my little sister came home and repeated it. (She heard it on the playground). My mom took us both aside and told us in her most serious voice that if she ever, ever heard us use that word or call anyone that word, she would slap us clear into tomorrow.

That was enough for me. In fact, I prefer the ‘f’ word to ‘the word’ and would much rather hear it any day of the week. Any vulgar word, actually, (more…)

Ok – again – on The View (it’s the only show I get to watch that doesn’t have the label ‘Nick Jr’ in the corner of it, I swear!), they showed the front page of The New York Post. On it’s cover? Britney Spears and her son with a pack of cigarettes.

And I got a little peeved. (more…)

Ok – so I’ve committed time in the morning after breakfast and chores to sit and blog and comment and join communities, yada, yada yada….

And I’m thoroughly enjoying myself. I’ve ‘met’ some pretty cool moms (and if you’re liberal, then you know you’re my favorite – wink, wink) and have read some really funny  posts.

But you know you are too focused on what you are doing when your three year old comes to you with a diet coke and says ‘I’m thirsty’ and without batting an eye you pop it open, get a cup and say ‘Here you go, sweety’.

Sheesh – that’s something I never thought I’d do…

 Anyone relate?

So I’ve been cleaning all day and took a break to check email. In my box, was another sappy email from a dear friend. I don’t normally share these sorts of things, but in honor of my slow Monday, I’ll take a break from my usual genre and post this for you to enjoy also.

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