The Biologist and I are taking a break… or maybe more than that?

It might be a temporary break. It might be permanent.
This probably won’t come as any surprise to you, considering, um, the trials (I just wrote “trails,” but yes, those, too) we’ve been through up until this point.
I need to be careful about what I say here. Not only do I fear hurting his feelings — [...]

I still don’t have a date for Valentine’s Day…

but if you’re expecting a pity party over here, you’ve got the wrong address.
My mom is still scheduled to pick Mae up from school on Valentine’s Day, so I just might hit a yoga class and have a glass of wine with a girlfriend (no, not at the same time, silly!). On my way home, [...]

Will I have a date for Valentine’s Day?

Readers, all your talk about lining up hot dates for Valentine’s Day (yes, you, One-Woman Show!), and there are no two ways about it, I want one, too.
Yes, this holiday is cheesy and overdone, but I can’t remember the last time I went out on real, live date on Valentine’s Day.
I’ve been in retreat mode [...]

When You’re Off to Parent-Teacher Conferences Solo…

Today it’s my Big Girl’s first parent-teacher conference in 2nd grade and I’m psyched. I’m always giddy to get the inside scoop about how she’s doing. Her teacher just sent a reminder by email:
9:10-9:40 Rachel
9;45-10:15 Nelson and Maria
11:10-11:40 Vanessa and Brad
12:55-1:25 Deb and Susan

Five [...]