Posts by Dara Kurtz
No Wifi?
We spent time last weekend in a place that didn’t have wifi. No wifi. Can you even imagine? We didn’t have TV, Netflix, or any social media. You know how thrilled our kids were to be unplugged without the internet for two days. There wasn’t Facebook, Instagram, movies, or my latest addiction, Scandal. Which by…
Read MoreWhat Time is It?
What time is it? When it comes to how we view time, there are two types of people. Those who like to be on time, and those who can’t. And by can’t, I mean those who don’t get stressed about being somewhere at a given time, and feel there’s a fifteen minute grace period to…
Read MoreBad Moods are like the Stomach Bug
The other day, life was going seemingly well. The girls and I were hanging out, running errands and getting things done for school. We were having fun. Until we weren’t. It’s particularly interesting how bad moods are like the stomach bug: they spread quickly and silently, and before you know it, everyone around you is…
Read MoreSchool Forms…Again
Forms. I strongly dislike filling out forms. Especially when I have to fill out the same information over and over again. It feels like there’s a form for everything, and the number of forms I need to fill out for each of my kids is crazy. School forms, camp forms, sunday school registration forms, sports…
Read MoreSex and Dogs Don’t Mix
My children strongly dislike it when I write about sex. No, take that back. They hate it. Not just sex, but anything having to do with the slightest reference that Jon and I engage in any form of romantic behavior. But the thing is, I’m not really sure they read my daily blog post. So,…
Read MoreBe Careful What You Wish For
Be careful what you wish for, because it might just come true. Over a year ago I was taking a walk by myself. Life was feeling hectic and I was tired of rushing around all the time. To be honest, I wanted to make some changes. I felt off balance. I was running from one…
Read MoreI Was Trying to Be Flexible
I don’t know why these things happen to me, but recently we stopped at a fast food restaurant. I’m sure it’s no surprise to hear this, but I’m not a big fan of eating fast food. But sometimes, on a road trip, you have to be flexible. And I was trying to be flexible. We…
Read MoreWhat is It with Four Letter Words?
Fine. I don’t like the word “fine.” It seems impersonal, dull, and quite honestly, a little flat. It seems like a word you use when you don’t want to hurt someone’s feelings, but feel expected to pay them a compliment. It reminds me of using the word “nice.” What is it with four letter words?…
Read MoreLaugh Lines
I was sitting at a coffee shop, minding my own business and getting into my writing groove, when a very loud couple sat down right next to me. All I wanted to do was enjoy my perfectly delicious hot drink. Alone. I love spending time in a coffee shop. Just me and my laptop. It’s…
Read MoreCamp Is Over
We get to pick our youngest daughter up from camp. That’s right, three weeks have gone by, and today we get to pick Avi up. Zoe won’t be back until Sunday, but by Monday night, all my little chicks will be under one roof. Camp is over, my girls will be back in town, and…
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