Published on Thursday, September 22, 2011 by Katherine Thanks to my parents, I’ve eaten at five star restaurants, have traveled abroad and know how to carry myself in the most formal of situations. However, there is my upbringing, and there is THE PRESENT. The following pictures were taken within five days of each other. Let’s start with the game of “what’s on my pants.” And end with the game of “wha...

Published on Thursday, July 28, 2011 by Katherine I have just come back from a five-day family vacation at the beach house.  My Mom, brother, his two girls and my three kids under one roof.  I think we did well… only one small fight, one person with a day of the stomach flu and the rest smooth sailing. Not only was there no internet, but my Verizon signal often left me with no data whatsoever.  In other words, ...

Published on Thursday, February 17, 2011 by Katherine Dear Instyler: It wasn’t me who put you on the floor.  And it wasn’t me who stepped on you.  But I was there when it all went down.  I heard the crack.  Was that your beautiful brush feature, or was it my heart? Every day for the last two years, my hair has been glossy.  Smooth.  Instyled.  I have loved you from the moment I first set eyes on you. ...

Published on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 by Katherine Dear Lush, Hi Lush, remember me?  It’s Katherine, your number one fan.  I’m the one who will give up her last piece of chocolate for a Godiva Shampoo Bar.  I’m the one who went to Vegas and skipped it all, just to visit her first and only Lush store.  And when asked what I want for my birthday I replied with one word.  Lush. So about that whole birt...

Published on Friday, April 30, 2010 by Katherine Imagine putting a bandage on your skin that contains several hookworms.  Shortly after, the itching begins as they start to burrow in to your skin.  From there they move through capillaries, eventually settling in to your lungs.  Then the violent cough starts as they move in to your throat and you swallow them.  Finally, they settle in to your intestines, happily ...

Published on Friday, February 26, 2010 by Katherine Day three with a sinus infection.  The last two days have resulted in a permanent butt mark in my couch.  And missed workouts.  And tons of snot.  Oh, are you still here?  I haven’t scared you off with images of my butt and boogers?  EXCELLENT. The highlight of my sickness?  My sweet, innocent and not quite politically correct daughter.  Sitting on the ...

Published on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 by Katherine Ahhhh, 7-11 Dark Mountain Roast.  Only a buck ten for a refill. As much as I love 7-11 coffee.... As much as I REQUIRE a 7-11 coffee immediately after lunch, I will NOT drink one from their paper cups.  So refill is the way - my ONLY way.  And hey, I can say I'm going green this way, right? As far as the refill cups - I have my favorite.  See if you can pick it ...

Published on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 by Katherine On my morning drive I found myself switching radio stations, trying to get away from a commercial and in to something interesting.  Button number five caught my attention as our local country DJ was in a fit of giggles.  Then came the female sidekick, attempting to act in a "shame on you" manner, soon failing as she herself began to giggle. They were laughing at....

Published on Friday, April 24, 2009 by Katherine I've held on to this story all week, waiting... debating.  Do I post it?  Is it too gross?  How do I word it?  But the story has snowballed at work to the point where I feel I must share.  Welcome to the official Poop Post.  If you are squeamish, do not read on.  I am fortunate enough to sit in front of a window on the second floor of a five story building....

Published on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 by Katherine Last night my teenage son was sitting next to me, looking at something on the computer screen.  I heard him whisper quietly, but with great meaning, "Mom!"  I must have not answered as quickly as he had hoped, because once again, "Psst! MOM!"   "What honey?"  ... silence... pause from the teenager... then, "Mom! You have old lady hands!"  *****crickets chi...

Published on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 by Katherine Brussels Sprouts are packed with Vitamin C and other healthful ingredients.  But to apes, they sure pack a punch in another way!   In Dudley, the Bornean orang-utans often enjoy local veggies in harvest, donated by nearby markets.  Recently, they have been enjoying fresh Brussels Sprouts.  So much so, that they are tooting their horns in celebration of the Bruss...

Published on Monday, November 19, 2007 by Katherine A memory burned in to my brain.  Seventh grade.  My first dance, held in the cafeteria.  Low lights, disco ball, great music.  Then a boy actually asked me to dance!  Do you remember the song, "The Bump?"  Face it, it was great at the time.... so off we go, weaving through the crowd to the middle of the floor.  "Doin' the bump!" (bump one...)  "Doin' the b...