Category Archives: Laughing At Spilled Milk

Laughing At Spilled Milk: I Am My Own Grandma

Posted on January 7, 2012 by LASM

My dad is married to my mother-in-law. Let that sink in a moment. Picture this: it’s 1989 and I’m seeing a man who can only be described as my dream guy.  Compatible life goals, personality, red hair – the complete … Continue reading →

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Laughing At Spilled Milk: Franken-oven

Posted on December 1, 2011 by LASM

This past July my most prized culinary possession – the convection oven – was killed by lightening.  Seriously, lightening hit our house and fried our range. It is a miracle that this was all that perished. Now, I would love to … Continue reading →

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Laughing At Spilled Milk: Night of IKEA

Posted on October 21, 2011 by LASM

(OK, yes, this post is pretty long – about double my usual length – but the experience documented below felt much, much longer) I’ve been putting off writing about this because to do so I am forced to relive the … Continue reading →

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Laughing At Spilled Milk: Scrapbooking

Posted on October 4, 2011 by LASM

OK, so I don’t scrapbook. Never saw the point.  Not only did I not have the time when the kids were growing up, but there was NO WAY I could have justified it to Troy, my thrifty Scotsman. “Hey baby, I’m going … Continue reading →

Posted in Expectations, humor, Laughing At Spilled Milk, Letting Go, Scrapbooking | 1 Comment

Dear Me, About Patience Part Two

Posted on September 21, 2011 by LASM

“Love is Patient.” 1Corinthians 13:4 “There are two cardinal sins from which all others spring: impatience and laziness.” – Franz Kafka Dear Me, So, its 4pm Christmas Eve 1996 and the entire extended family will be descending upon your home … Continue reading →

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Dear Me, About Dinner Parties…

Posted on June 8, 2011 by LASM

Dear Me, Dinner parties are scary.  They really, really are.  You are setting yourself up to be judged as a homemaker, hostess, cook and woman in general.  It’s a lot of pressure, but when you know what you’re doing, they … Continue reading →

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