Hi, Chaos Crew… I made it safe and sound to Bend, Oregon with my son Colin. We drove 800 miles in 13 hours over two days. How, how does my husband do that drive in one day? By the time I got to Mt. Shasta in Northern California, 600 miles and 9 hours in, I [...]
First things First. Where are my mini-van keys? Hitting the Oregon Trail bright and early in the morning. That only leaves an entire car to pack tonight. But I did manage to get in a podcast today– in the middle of the last-minute work/pack/where- are -my- keys scramble. Listen for The Chaos Chronicles: Last Minute [...]
Entertaining Sheila is stopping by later to record a new Satellite Sisters Summer Splash podcast. We both made it to Inception over the last few days, so we’ll talk about that movie and other issues. But let’s get to the Ten Things to Like This Tuesday list of products, services, people, places and stuff to [...]
Chaos Crew… On Chaos Chronicles Podcast 236, I remembered at the end of the show that I had promised to answer an email from one of our own, Anthony, a single father of 2 pre-schoolers, both of whom had suddenly taking up swearing like sailors. Many of you have already answered Anthony call for advice [...]
Hell, Chaos Crew… Chaos Chronicles Podcast 236 is now posted. Welcome to more adventures in Modern Motherhood. On the show this week: It’s the usual vacation planning Chaos in our house. Why won’t my husband make reservations? What are the secrets to aging like a French Woman? Driving Safety: Read LianDolan’s article from oprah.com on [...]
I have been catching up on my Army Wives over there on Lifetime. I fell a little behind this season, so I’ve been having a personal Army Wives marathon while the boys in my house are out at some practice. I enjoy watching the Army Wives get through deployment, divorce, pregnancy, sick kids, and shopping [...]
Thanks for all the positive feedback on the List of Ten Things to like This Tuesday, especially Berick’s Summer Sangria which seems to have gained some traction in the ultra-competitive world of Sangria Recipes. I wish I could say he had a suitcase full of drink recipes but that’s it, people. So we will have [...]
Historical Fiction Lovers, this book's for you! Happy Monday, Chaos Crew… Two book related items today. First off, the Satellite Sisters list of Best Beach Bag Books 2010 is posted at satellitesisters.com. A special shout out to the quietly persistent Mari from the fantastic book blog bookwormwithaview.com whose inquiries about our annual list kept me [...]
Chaos Crew…Thanks for your patience. I am trying to work a lot of things into my schedule these days: Helen of Pasadena issues, some marketing for the website, random Satellite Sisters showing up in my closet to talk. I am happy to be back behind the microphone for Chaos Chronicles 235, this week’s adventures in [...]
Hot enough for you? Actually, it is 70 and drizzling here in Pasadena, which is freaky and all wrong! But I know those of you on the East Coast are roasting, so I’ll try to make this week’s list of ten products, services, entertainments and events as cool as possible to beat the heat. Here [...]
