Because we as humans are not stackable on shelves in small square piles, it was necessary to create mannequins. That is essentially the history. I could mention old kings using wooden torsos to avoid the hassle of fittings, or the early fashion dolls of the 1700s advertising … [Read more...]

I think I must be channeling Joan Crawford. At least my oldest son thinks so. He is astounded at the things I expect from him, and frankly I’ve been feeling a little evil about them, too. For instance, since birth my Jimmy has hated to bathe. I have photos of this little … [Read more...]

Our pediatric dentist is like family. For nearly 14 years he has watched my kids grow from toddlers to teenagers. He has, in fact, watched me grow from a 20-something mom to a 40-something mom. He’s a great guy who makes going to the dentist a painless experience for my kids. … [Read more...]

“The doors we open and close each day decide the lives we lead.” -Flora Whittemore “The doors I open and close each day on my cat box cabinet help keep the yucky stuff inside.” -Jeff Brown “I didn’t even know these things existed,” I said to my wife as I surfed the Internet. … [Read more...]

Living on a boat is a lifestyle choice. Things that you take for granted on land take on a whole new meaning on the ocean. Like the adage 'bucket and chuck it'. No problem, I hear you say. Necessity is the mother of invention. Improvise! Except when I used the receptacle it had … [Read more...]