The Stephford Diaries

As y’all know, I’m on a “Positive Discipline” kick lately. (Dig in, my poppies, I don’t see this one ending anytime soon.) I don’t want to rehash the book, but there are some concepts that have struck me like a 2×4 right in the face. Except way less painful. And no ugly bruising or broken [...]

We’ve been very busy doing nothing the past few days. Well, sort of. I’ve been reading and re-reading “Positive Discipline” by Jane Nelsen, Ed.D and wondering why this isn’t required reading for anyone majoring in education or working in the field of education. I really believe it’s a must-read for parents, too. Every time I [...]

Alright guys.  Forgive my absence.  I’ve got at least 4 recipes in queue that I’ve taken photos for that I need to post up.  I’ve also completed several items on my 101 list and have yet to post them.  Namely, that I moved back to my house and have been much too busy to do [...]

So, today we were in WalMart, and yet again, I walked out ripping mad a skosh irritated. Rather than go into the story’s gory details, I want to talk about customer service, give a list of Dos and Don’ts.
Do
…give the customer service in a timely fashion. If you yourself cannot provide service to them, call [...]

1. Olive Garden breadsticks.
2. Olive Garden salad dressing.
3. Olive Garden cheese ravioli.
4. Bill for letting me swipe some of his Olive Garden chicken alfredo.
5. Tums.

Alright, guys, we really have to talk about WwT. She’s mobile now. And fast. Very, very fast. By the time I have a camera out, she’s pulling fur off the dog and eating it (the fur, not the dog). I understand - everyone digs seeing her sprout into a sassy little thing who shakes her [...]

1. Bill.
2. My children.
3. My cats. Nothing keeps you humble like a cat.
4. My dog. Nothing says love like a Golden.
5. Freedom.

…my list of five things for which I’m thankful. What came immediately to mind was the Bill of Rights. I thought about making an exception and posting ten positive things, but then I realized that I wanted to delve into some of these things more deeply than I normally would in an aside. But I’m [...]

Maria Niles wrote this post about being pro-choice. I have nothing to add because she said it all already. Brava!

1. Me.
2. Me.
3. Me.
4. Me.
5. Me.
Seriously, I’m one rad broad. How can I not be thankful for me?