Tag: holidays

A Fredericksburg Christmas – The Christmas Parade

A Fredericksburg Christmas – The Christmas Parade

At the moment, I am a bit frazzled by the Christmas season. I find myself in awe that every year we voluntarily agree to take on all these extra duties. Added to the regular mix of taking care of and educating four children, I am 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Long time no see, Ruly readers! This year has generally come down to a choice between blogging about organizing and actually doing my organizing. I have been working on a lot of great projects but have been terrible about keeping you updated. While I wish 

Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Mother’s Day!

black fingernail polish

spike bracelet

punk boots

punk girls at Kennedy Center

program for Washington Ballet's Bowie & Queen

Proud punk mom

Happy Mother’s Day!

However you celebrate!

. . . . And that was February!

. . . . And that was February!

February was the month I felt my legs being swept out from underneath me over and over again. Just as I thought I had regained my footing, something else came along to counteract my best intentions. When I last left you, we were in the 

A Thankful Weekend

A Thankful Weekend

What a grand weekend it has been! There has been so much to worry about in the news lately with the Paris shootings and the escalating situation in Syria. While consciously, I know that I am in little danger, you can’t be exposed to news