Ramblings

I need to write something.  I’m just not sure what.  Life is so odd and living it is a mystery in itself. I thought I may write a post about the advantages of living in a small house.  Only, that would be a short post because the only positive I’ve found is I can vacuum the…

Moomin from Suomi

Remember when you were little and someone sent you a surprise in the mail?  Can you recall how totally awesome and exciting it was to have a package with YOUR name on it?  I recently discovered those feelings are the same in your early thirties.  I arrived home a few days ago, weary from work…

Coffee

I jotted down this silly poem about my favorite beverage awhile back, and considering it is National Coffee Day, I thought I’d share it with you.  Now, go brew a cup, pour a cup and drink a cup.  I’ll join you in spirit.  Happy Coffee Day! Coffee Coffee in the morning, Coffee in the night,…

Starbucks

Some people think I am a bona fide nut. I live over an hour from the nearest Starbucks. I have to (gasp) make my own coffee. Every. Single. Day. My Starbucks (and when I say Starbucks I am including ALL coffee shops) visits remain in the single digits per year of life. Sometimes this make me sad. I…

Squirrel Muffins

I recently went to a homeschool book fair with a dear friend and on the way we stopped for a much needed coffee break.  The following is the conversation I had with my 5 year old daughter, Addie, upon returning home…… Me “Miss Amanda and I went to Starbucks today for coffee”. Addie “Well, I…