I’m home from the Cousins Reunion in the hills. We rented a giant log home (seriously! 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, a 10-butt kitchen–really giant!), set among the hills and forests in the southern part of our state. Twenty of us gathered to celebrate being family and to share pictures, memories, and lots of food, wine, and love. I met ten new cousins and reunited with nine others. We hugged, laughed, cried, and told tales on one another and on our parents and grandparents. We started the celebration by finding our rooms and settling in. Then the fun began with a snacks and dessert buffet (Thanks Cousin Mags, for 3 cheesecakes,…

…starts today. Twenty-one of us have rented two log lodges down in the hills, and we are looking forward three days of fun and fellowship…and of course, food and wine. There will be lots sharing of family history and I’m excited to hear what everyone else remembers from tales they heard in their childhoods. Emails have been flying all over cyberspace as we’ve planned and gotten ready, so everyone is completely jacked up. I got to start the reunion early by having two of my cousins stay with me last night before we head south today–and what a treat it’s been to catch up and share stories late into the…

…at the Bettyverse today. I’m talking about a really embarrassing moment in my life–come join the fun! I’d love to hear about your most embarrassing moment if you’re brave enough to share. See ya there!

…on the Bettyverse today. Come by and join the discussion about siblings. Good fun!

…is a wonderful thing! Of all the terrific things about the Interwebs, Skype is my absolute favorite! You see, my kid lives 2,000 miles away and my heart aches daily from missing him. I last about three months before I get a raging case of “poor mommy” and have to see and hug him. I last even less time between phone calls–two days max and I’m hyperventilating, wondering if he’s okay. So, Skype is my cyber new best friend. We connect up and I get to see that sweet little bearded face, while all the news from his neck of the woods comes with visuals and vice versa. So today…

Check out  www.bettyverse.com. I’m the guest blogger there today. No words to say how pleased I was to be invited! This community of folks is simply incredible! Have fun in the Bettyverse today!

Men, avert your eyes. This is a strictly girly post. I’m serious…it involves panties… Why is it that when I finally find a bra or panties that I adore wearing, that are comfortable, wash like a breeze, and feel like a part of me, they suddenly stop making them? I swear this happens to me all the time. About five years ago, after a long, long panty search, I finally found some cotton-and-lace cuties that fit well, didn’t creep up my butt (giving me an annoying wedgie), and were reasonably priced. I bought a dozen pair, mentally preparing myself for their inevitable demise. I loved them, so of course, they’d…