midwesternmom
midwesternmom
Yes, but they spice up the boredom with moments of sheer terror to get the heart racing again. "Mommy, I am wearing a cape. Watch me fly down the stairs." Read more
As we pulled out of the driveway to caravan to school with all my stuff, my mother ran over my favorite cat. It was hot, I was crying all day, and my dorm was a cinderblock prison. By 5 PM we were filthy, sweaty, and exhausted as we went to get supper. As we drove down sorority row we passed hundreds of clean,… Read more
"Oh great, here I am, Abe the Railsplitter, and the one time I really NEED an axe there isn't one to be found." Read more
Please, oh please, don't let the prostate cancer awareness groups copy this idea. Read more
I see they put Detective Barbie's head on Skipper again. Read more
When I was a poor TA, I dressed my look up a bit with a few nice cardigan sweaters. It also helped with the wonderful unpredictibility of heating/cooling in the dungeon of the General Classroom Building. Read more
@alcatrazzzed: And totally wins in the "best dress" competition. Read more
I hope she goes the Jennifer Hudson route and confirms her pregnancy after the delivery. She had a baby shower and refused to respond to questions from reporters about the status of her uterus. I love that kind of moxie. Read more
@GREEN TEA LATTES: THE REAL GTL: Yes, and I cannot articulate why, except that I want him. Read more
I wonder how much the ability to speak out in an interview cost Elin in the diovorce settlement. And I hope it's worth every penny to her—she deserves to speak her mind after all those months of standing quietly in the shadows. Read more
@HeartRateRapid: At least the AllinWhite made it easy to see him, especially when he was sneaking around outside your dorm at night. Really, this should be required for stalkers. Read more
@evafortuna: Jurors in trials where the death penalty is an option have to be willing to consider that option. And yes, it skews the jury. Just another example of our legal system's logic fail. Read more
@t.king-real mrs pratt: Since hotdogs are my son's favorite foods, I will have to pass on the photos. I don't want to have PTSD every time I open the microwave. Read more
@t.king-real mrs pratt: Oh God, I'm going to regret asking this, but what is "split?" Read more
Is it really this cool in London today? I am walking in a haze of humidity, and seeing Seal in that coat almost gave me heat stroke. Read more
Hey KimK, Read more
I'm pretty sure the caption under Michelle's name should be "ex-customer." And "head of the picket line." Read more