Happy Stupid Love Day from a serious sap
I’ve referenced the high holy holiday of love as “Stupid Love Day” for as long as I can remember. The hostility probably …
Proud mama bear
This afternoon I was walking up the stairs to my office when I ran into my at-school boss, a formidable lady I …
Breaking up is hard to do
“Blood is thicker than water.” “True friends will never forsake you.” “Family is the most important thing in the world.” “Friends are …
Stamp Nazis and self-reflection
So I’m at the post office last weekend to buy stamps for our wedding collateral. I’m doing all the printed stuff myself …
The Life Force
In high school, I was voted “Most Likely to Own a Coffee Shop” after spending countless days and hours with friends at …
“Of Brides and Zillas”
Like many soon-to-be brides, I be-bop around the wedding blog scene looking for ideas. Occasionally I find inspiration like the Offbeat Bride’s …
Five sour creams and the filthiest car in the west: Why I’m pretty sure PhD school causes brain damage
Only a few people know (but I’m sure many could speculate) that one of my nicknames in life is Slob-ana. My dad …
Feeling sad, angry or blue? A deep-fried/chocolatey/potato something will do!
Hi, my name is Shawna and I am an emotional eater. As Mr. T flew away today, heading back to our homeland …
400 Ikea-inspired I-love-yous
Yesterday Mr. T and I drove to Cactus Land. Well, mostly he drove and mostly I cut a lot of organza petals …
Sayonara Sactown! (For a little bit anyway)
Headed back to Cactus Land tomorrow. Not terribly excited either. Turns out I REALLY like Mr. T. It’s good news, of course, …