actually, there is nothing to debate. this is crap you learned in elementary school for crying out loud! students earning an MFA degree in English may especially appreciate these images. {i'm not perfect when it comes to grammar. but, i DO know the difference between all of the following...} Source: google.com via Samantha on Pinterest Source: brotips.com via AuburnCeleste on Pinterest Source: maddichan.tumblr.com via Leyna on Pinterest still don't get it? seriously, what is so hard about remembering this stuff? i don't know if it's the educator in me or my anal tendencies {i'm a virgo, yo!}, but the your/you're thing really gets on my nerves. Source: 26.media.tumblr.com via John on Pinterest english … [Read more...]
meet delia.
she came to our home a few weekends ago. she used to belong to my great-grandmother, delia. delia came with all kinds of goodies. i have yet to explore all of sewing notions & spools of threads she came with. i've been assured that delia is still in good, working condition. but i am intimidated by her. majestic. strong. faithful. the needle is still threaded. she's covered in cobwebs & dust. oh, the stories this machine could tell. … [Read more...]
burning rubber.
someone on the twit said they couldn't be friends with anyone who is a NASCAR fan. why? because that tweeter said she had standards. um, i have standards, too. but, guess what? i'm also a NASCAR fan. {bet you didn't see that one coming...or maybe you did. the NASCAR thing, not the standards thing.} in our home, there are only two sports seasons: professional football & stock car racing. the 54th running of the daytona 500 takes place on sunday afternoon. adam & i will be in our finest attire {read: jeans, a tee & a dale, jr. ball cap} rooting for this guy: not gonna lie...that beard makes me miss adam's winter beard. which, i might also add, helps me overlook the fact that rootin' for junior is like rooting for adam's favorite nfl team, the … [Read more...]
better together.
eighteen years ago, i started dating a boy {february 23, 1994}. ten years ago, i became that boy's wife {february 23, 2002}. happy anniversary to someone who has seen me at my worst & loved me regardless. our marriage has seen highs & lows. we've fought hard, but LOVE harder. we really are... better together. picture by silly little sparrow photos … [Read more...]
food for thought?
i treated the kids to lunch on monday & this was on the receipt: amen. … [Read more...]
