midwesternmom
midwesternmom
midwesternmom

it's my nephew's 28th birthday today. He is a good kid, works hard, and is finding his way in the world. Any Jezebels who dream of marrying a farmer? Read more

and her dapper companion balances the sideeye by sending his in the other direction. Read more

"You just gotta stay grounded." Yeah, probably by not plugging your penis into an electrical device. Read more

So, what do you recommend that I do if I get the flu despite being vaccinated? Is Tamiflu effective, and does it work on all strains? Read more

My seven year old daughter, MidwesternDramaQueen, is so excited to watch this tonight. I want to encourage her love of music and theater. So I will watch this through her glowing eyes, and be happy for all the little boys and girls who got to live their dreams on live TV last night. Read more

Look at the photo of the twin duvets. Those pillows could do the trick. Read more

OMG! I love you! Now my peacenik husband can have a sweater that will make him the envy of my deer-killing family. Read more

I really like the reindeer on the sleeves, just kicking back and enjoying the show. That is heirloom material. Read more

Mr Peaches was a bold cat and once plopped himself on the lap of a friend who had never had a pet. My friend looked at me in shock and asked, "What do I do now?" "Pat him on the belly." "Clockwise or counterclockwise?" Read more

I also had a Georgie, and also a Strawberry. They were huge, spoiled babies that I refused to let go to market, so they were breeding bulls. Big, sweet, breeding bulls that charged the fence for scratches between the ears. Read more

This sounds like what happened to my Tiger Cat this week. He is diabetic, and they gave him a saline boost to help jump start his insulin treatment. Only he ended up with a camel hump that slipped into a wobbly belly. With my luck, my 38DDs would just settle into a spare tire. Read more

I love bourbon over ice, bc it loosens the flavor. Lemon will mask the natural flavor of a good citrusy bourbon, like Knob Creek. Go to a decent bar, do a flight with a friend, and compare tastes. And have fun. This is all so subjective. If you like it, then it is good for you. Then you can move on to the crazy Read more

Caroline. As in JFK Jr's wife. It sounds like you fit her description and it is a timeless name evocative of elegance. Read more

My first house, I walked in and it clicked and I was home. The bank thought I was crazy as a single woman buying a giant Victorian, but I understood my budget and knew it would work out. Read more

When they catch this asshole, I hope they lock him in a small room with that cat. That cat is at Level 10 in pissed-off and will inflict damage, while still maintaining maximum snugability for his/her people. I am donating just bc I want him to buy more treats for that cat. Read more

At first I thought Grandmas would be awesome to get high with, because they know how to bake incredible treats. Then I remembered that I am a Grandma. Invite me over, Mark, and I'll bring homemade toffee. Just don't laugh if I get paranoid that pets are judging me. Read more

As a former rebellious teenager, I bow down to Star for picking the perfect boyfriend to torment her parents. And, as a mom, I applaud her mother's restraint and refusal to take the bait. Read more

Kids who will grow up just as sane and well-adjusted as Abel. Read more