Author Archives: Amy B.

About Amy B.

I'm a Southern girl who's been all over the world. I have two simple goals in life: Don't screw up my children beyond repair, and don't put my foot so far in my mouth that it can't be removed. Good luck to me.

Sunday Night Blues

I’ve got the blahs lately. I’ve got to make some changes. I’m working through things. I know what would make me happier, so I’ve just got to figure out how to make it happen. I really admire people who are … Continue reading

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Flapjack vs. The Pickle

OK, let’s just clear the air right now. YES, I bribe my children and YES, I lie to them about whether or not I am filming them. No shame. Ever since Flapjack got a DS, he’s been begging me for … Continue reading

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Facebook Places and Your Privacy Settings

Facebook just announced its new geosocial feature, called Facebook Places. Whatevs. I use Facebook in a very limited fashion – mainly to keep up with friends and businesses and post the occasional picture. I’m a lurker. And one of the reasons I don’t … Continue reading

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Suffering Isn’t A Choice

I typically don’t participate in the “outrage of the day” memes for a couple of reasons. The first is that I’m pretty apathetic, in a live-and-let-live kind of way. I don’t get terribly worked up over homeschooling or boycotts becuase … Continue reading

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The Obligatory Back-to-School Pics

BOTH OF MY BOYS ARE AT THE SAME SCHOOL NOW HALLELUJAH!!!!!!!! There is no greater gift to a harried working mom than the gift of convenience. And convenience is only having to go one place to drop off your kids in … Continue reading

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My 1st Grade Homework

Flapjack starts first grade tomorrow, and I have homework. Me. Miss “Don’t Ask Me For Anything Because the Answer Is No” got straight-up TOLD by a first grade teacher that I have to turn in an assignment. Grrrr. But because … Continue reading

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People, Places and Things: Part Deux (‘Cause it’s New Orleans, and it’s all Frenchie)

Finally. I’m going to tell you about some of the places to go in New Orleans. Well, I should really be more specific. I’m going to tell you about some of the places to go in the Vieux Carre, or … Continue reading

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Excuses, Excuses

Why yes, I do know it’s been over a month since I posted. And yes, I do know I promised more information on NOLA, and that some of you are planning upcoming trips to the Crescent City, and that without … Continue reading

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My Weekend: People, Places and Things

Part 1: People If anyone ever stands a chance of truly understanding me, they must know this. In my life, there has rarely been any difference between family and friends. My parents had me at about the same time as … Continue reading

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It’s Reminiscent of The Omen, Don’t You Think?

Here’s another piece in my “Creepy Skies” photo series. Do you know what building this is, or where it is? It’s quite famous. I’ll tell you more about it, and my weekend, a little later.

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