GLAMOUR GIRLS GUIDE
Spread the sparkles! Navigating life's storms with MOM (Monarch of Magic)Sam the Slug
A friend brought us cuttings of amazing purple irises today to plant, along with some compost. While George was planting them, Annabelle found a slug in the compost. “What should I
Stella!!
Cathy and I took Henry and Annabelle to the French Quarter today to watch the climax of the Tennessee Williams Literary Festival; the Stella shouting contest. Today was the perfect
Always an adventure!
OK, I elect two-year-old Henry as messiest toddler of the year. This afternoon, he was eating a chocolate ice cream cone which is only allowed in the kitchen. I saw
40 or 14?
Well, it happened–I’m really 40 years old!! Who would have thought I’d ever reach this milestone?! I feel fabulous! I’m exactly where I want to be, living my impossible dream–absolute
Turning 40
As my 40th birthday looms (a mere month away) I’m amazed by people’s reactions when I tell them I’m turning 40, the most common being, “YOU’RE turning 40?! Wow! You
Dr. Pinky and the Tickle Monster
Henry awakened me last night asking to nurse “fo one minute.” I said no, he kept asking, so I raised the two-finger tickle monster who said, “Sh!” over and over
The Next Big Question
Well, she asked the next biggie: “Mom, who is the sandman?” “What do you mean?” “Is he a guy?” “Hmmmm, well, he’s kind of like a flying gnome with a
Where do babies come from?
Annabelle asked me the big question the other day.”Mom, where do babies come from?””From their mothers,” I replied.”I know, but where do the mothers come from?” she asked.”Oh, well, the

Speed into Magic
Who knew that a speeding ticket would forever change my life for the better? Who knew that I was speeding right into magic that night?

Another Magical Moment in New Orleans
Originally published in Louisiana Homes and Gardens in April 2007 I’ve always dreamed of singing jazz songs in a smoky voice while lying on a piano in a long
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