Turning points and transitions: Reflections on the first year of marriage
Our lives are marked by turning points. First words, first steps, graduations, jobs, relationships–these points of change we can easily identify and …
Thursday 13: A musical interlude
Really. Who forgets what song they danced to at their wedding?! Nestled on the couch a few weeks ago, Mr. T leaned over …
Surviving the early birthday surprise: Patience, grasshopper
For the record, I have not even tried to guess what the surprise is, nor have I done any internet snooping to …
The Great Strawberry Popsicle Struggle of 2011
That would be MY popsicle he’s holding/nibbling at the 2009 Reno Air Races. I’m not a trained wrestler, lord knows, but I’d …
Our three month-a-versary
Although T tells me that “month-a-versaries” are totally girly*, I can’t help but be excited about every “17th” from now on out. …
Guarding your heart(s)
Recently, I made a new friend. A lovely, intriguing new friend. At some point, however, I realized the new friend had become …
Thursday 13: Living and loving long distance
Yesterday I made two new BFFs: The flu shot ladies at Walmart. Walley World is next door to my gym and since …
Thursday 13: An ode to the Answer to the Ultimate Question
My beloved marks another year tomorrow and in keeping with my established September theme, I will honor him for Thursday Thirteen. Here …
Thursday 13: A wedding in 13+ frames
School is in session so I’m going for the give-me blog post for this Thursday 13: Wedding pics! The love fest continues …
Because I need the longest name EVER, aka The Name Change Game
It’s already been a thing, my name. I have four of ’em–Shawna Kristine Louise Malvini. It’s not my fault that my parents …