
A Goliath-sized hole in my heart
As it turns out, I’m an excellent dog trainer*. When Mr. T and I first started dating, I was charmed at how …
As it turns out, I’m an excellent dog trainer*. When Mr. T and I first started dating, I was charmed at how …
Behold: Nine feet of fabulous Halloween glory. Now you might be saying to yourself, “Wow that Shawna has really gone off the …
Well, we’ve arrived at my favorite day of the year, second to Christmas. The day where I can excuse cake for breakfast, …
Since it’s officially December, I can wear my Christmas crazy with pride. Things are full tinsel around the house and I’m looking …
This morning I asked my Facebook friends to guess how many feature length films it would take me to decorate my 9-foot …
“Old fashioned lamb cake… Just like you remember.” Old fashioned lamb cake, definitely the funniest dessert I’ve ever seen. It reminded me …
It used to be frilly lace, hats, and gloves, combing the church lawn for chocolate eggs in pastel foil, baskets bursting with …
Jason Sommes flying the Grumman Bearcat in Watsonville, CA. Photo by yours truly. A couple weeks ago, a colleague asked me how …
For the first time in months and months, I woke up to the sound of rain in Sacramento. Aside from a smidge …
“I love you!” I shout to Mr. T, jumping into his lap and planting a noisy kiss (or seven). “Why?” he asks, …