Some of My Best Friends Are Germs

I am a self-proclaimed germaphobe, for sure. The idea of dirty shoes crossing the barrier onto my pristine wood floors or freshly vacuumed wool rug at home sends me through the roof, as does the thought of dirt and mud soaked jeans from a day of playing outside finding themselves anywhere near my freshly pressed…

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Efficiency Expert

I am an “Efficiency Expert,” so would say Frank Gilbreth from the 1950 movie, Cheaper by the Dozen.  I like things done quickly, efficiently, and my way.  Often times this involves multi-tasking.  Marc laughs, though, due to the fact that multi-tasking in the kitchen may, at times, lead to gigantic messes of pots boiling over, and…

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Random and Ridiculous

My writing these ridiculous little nuances about myself was most directly inspired by my friend Alisa of Paleo in PDX.  Her Funny Confessions post last week made me giggle.  Reading about her reminded me of how fabulous vulnerability can be in life.  It’s not until we allow ourselves to be vulnerable that true growth and…

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