Sassafras Mama

Chances are good that one morning this next week I'll wake up, look out the window on my way downstairs, and discover that the dogwood t...

For Halloween this year, JT decided to be the Kung Fu Pandaval.  Who's that?  He's a hitter for the San Francisco Giants, Pablo Sand...

In light of the World Series, and our loyalties, JT feels that we should call these cookies Giants cookies.  Call them what you will, they a...

We've been having a lovely fall around here, day after day with chilly mornings followed by warm days and clear skies.  We received enou...

At my school this year, I am a Senior class advisor.  Part of my job is to help the Seniors plan their class gift to the school.  At the mom...

 The dogwood tree in my backyard is going strong, celebrating fall in a way that makes me smile each morning when I catch a glimpse of the r...

This week I finally broke down and acquired a GPS.  Living in New Jersey, the item will come in incredibly handy.  Roads out here are laid i...

JT and I live among the unlucky 3 million folks affected by the current News Corp - Cablevision dispute .  So, while Rupert Murdoch and the ...

The backstory:  My school has a dress code.  Both the students and the adults are expected to abide by it.  Among other rules is a prohibit...

JT bought lunch at school today.  I sent him to the cafeteria with a $20 bill and instructions to bring the change home.  It helps that he...