TGIF, am I right? I feel like this has been a very long week with very long days. I don't know if it is because I have been running around like mad, or if I just have a lot going on, but I really am glad it is Friday. The kids are adjusting to their new schools very well (new buildings, I should say). We have a fourth grader at Carterville … [Read more...]

Lord. Is the Eclipse over yet?  When I pulled up to SIU Press yesterday I saw porta potties. Now, that's not a common occurrence by any means, but it appears that the lot beside the building will be used for parking or something... The hand wash station was out there too. There's so much prep going into this event. I can't imagine the cost, … [Read more...]

The week of back to school, back to work, and the real world continues. I picture the old "As The World Turns" opening--yes, I just referenced a soap opera. If anyone wants to talk General Hospital, I'm your gal. Something that I've been taking for granted is the fact that I can breathe.  Sounds so odd, right? I have been stressed out. A … [Read more...]