Braceface Chronicles: Conveniently spaced appointments rock
In three weeks of bracefaceness, I’ve noticed an amusing theme in my conversations on the topic. They generally follow a “my pain …
Cactus Land Season III: The gauntlet begins again
It’s my third August sojourning to Cactus Land, and for the first time, no tears! Instead of a 12-hour drive and temporary move into the tundra, I …
The Blue Muse turns two. Now what?
Photo credit. Two years. 332 posts. 65 followers. +/- 678 comments. Happy blogiversary me! When I first began The Blue Muse*, I …
Braceface Chronicles: Invisalign lifestyle issues
Brusha, brusha, brusha. Feels like I do this all day long now. Photo credit I’m five days into this braceface thing. The good …
Braceface Chronicles: Help, I have tooth nubs now
A photo from Invisalign. I googled “tooth nubs” and came up with a range of baby photos and doggie chew toys. Huh. …
My one big fat wedding regret: No moving pictures
I was shocked how well this fruit basket cake held up in the freezer. Of course I was an idiot and ate …
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 …
Peahens, inappropriate bedtime TV & teenage nightmares come true
Goliath, all 12 fluffy white pounds of him, is not a guard dog. Size not withstanding, the poor fellow survives without 10 …
Magical thinking doesn’t make my pants fit: Developing a fitness plan
I sent this sad face to Mr. T when he said I couldn’t buy Magnum ice cream anymore. My fitness problems are …
An apartment on wheels, all hail the Corolla-mobile
We crammed all this plus blankets, another small suitcase, a closet full of clothes, two adults and a backpack in a Toyota …