On the right path...

Ya know, when I just trust in myself & follow my heart, it's "funny" how much simpler and rewarding life is. The Universe has a wacky sense of humour... Gotta love it.

The Yuba River

Isn't this gorgeous? I love bringing my kids here to play. It's harkens back to a simpler "swimming hole" style of family entertaiment.

Is modern living all that it's cracked up to be?

I say, NO! Life is harder, more isolating, and more focused on monetary gains than ever before. We spend a ridiculous amount of time at work, commuting, dealing with paperwork, running endless errands, scheduling appointments & events on cell phones & email and watching TV to chill out. Family values sounds like a cynical joke. More people are depressed, anxious, and taking prescription meds to feel something or to numb out. Are we (Americans/Westernized societies) becoming a larger, more global version of the .com disaster? Are we going to just burn ourselves out? The old perfume ad directed towards the newly liberated women of the 70's touted "we can bring home the bacon, fry it up in a pan, & never, never let you forget your a man" now sees us in the year 2007 having both men & women trying to bring home the bacon, raise a family, someone try to order in dinner or nuke the prepackage organic food pouch, and stay awake long enough to recognize the person on the other side of the bed! Revolt, I say! Take back our families! Let's find a way to raise our own children instead of having to hire someone else! Take back our basic ideals! Downsize all of our unrealistic BS cultural financial expectations of being a rock star, Wall Street wizard, pro-wrestling, PTA President, cupcake wielding, spiritually ambiguous family of 4 with a dog, 3 cats, & 8 fish. Relax... Bring back local community; Block parties, local shop owners, environmentally & socially conscientious brand loyalty. I say we're worth it. Now...How do we do this?

Mind Your Manners

Gosh darn, hoogie-boogie youngin' whipper snappers! So RUDE!!!! Tell me, what do you think are the most important manners children should be taught, (e.g., hygiene, behavior @ home, restaurant, play dates, w/ strangers, seniors...) Any stories you want to share or opinions on which cultures have the best/worst manners? Who's fault is it that the kids of today are so rude & self-centered; or have children always been this way? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

How to Post a Comment to My Blog

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STUDIO uTT

OMG!@#^$^*#*&%#@@!!! I am so tired! In a good way. My new uber-cool, black & wood, hydraulic, bad boy of a salon chair should be here tomorrow! And I am sure to scare the Hell out of Michel when he gets back from his holiday with his dad & sees the charges I made at IKEA this week! If you here a primal scream that turns into a shallow whimper, you'll know Michel read the bill. I had a blast! Wait till you see it! ***Perfect grand opening at the Aug. 18th Clothing Exchange!

I'm changing the name of STUDIO uTT (having Karmic concerns around "u.t.t.") to "Welcome to Mayberry; (High End Quality that's Down Right Neighborly)". Harkons back to the Andy Griffith Show. Plus, in all reality, my studio is in my neighborhood. Won't you be my neighbor?

Must sleep. Gotta clean like a maniac before My Man gets back!

P.S... Holy Mother of Pearl! How you single parents handle the kids 7/24 is a righteous miracle. The phrase, "If you continue speaking to me in that manner, I will back hand you into last year!" came flying out of my mouth with considerable ease. (Note: the child escaped untouched, but was clearly alerted to his status.) I can hardly wait to unload my darling spawn onto their Father at my earliest convenience. (Of course, this is before he sees the IKEA bill!)