casey coombs

mooshael jackson.

So I never wrote a Michael Jackson post when he passed, if you’re into tech lingo and know anything about something called the long tail then you’ll know why I didn’t. I was a hard core Michael fan, I was given a VHS copy of “Smooth Criminal” when I was a kid and watched itContinue reading “mooshael jackson.”

on death and dogs.

I don’t want to be writing this post. Because I don’t want to be writing about what I’m going to be writing about. Last year my dad’s dog Katie passed away. Katie was old, diabetic, blind and somewhat paralyzed from a stroke. But she and Addie were thick as thieves and Katie taught Addie moreContinue reading “on death and dogs.”

makin’ lovin’ in the oven…only easier.

We had guests (okay, the missionaries) over for dinner tonight. I decided to get fancy with dessert after Cody rolled his eyes when I busted out the box cake mix (I think he believes I’m getting lazy in my old age.) In my Martha cookbook is a Caramel Banana Cake with Mascarpone Frosting. All youContinue reading “makin’ lovin’ in the oven…only easier.”

outside. inside. hoosier style.

outside. inside. outside. inside. outside. inside. outside. inside. outside. inside. outside. inside. Outside is my backyard. Inside are the orchids at White River Gardens. I love them both. Also? This is my 1,000th post. Whew.

bedtime giveaway number one.

Does your family take as good care of you as my family takes of me? I doubt it. But you can tell me all about it and be entered to win a sweet prize pack worth over $175 from GoodNites and yours truly. Click here for all the details and pass the Sudafed.

vlogging with snot.

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just like that

July 2006. February 2010. Ouch. Make it stop.

lisa leonard and the twitter bird. giveaway

Comments Closed. Winner of the $100 Lisa Leonard gift certificate is Karissa Hulse! Congratulations! This is Lisa Leonard. This is what Lisa Leonard makes. Lisa wants you to follow her on Twitter. In fact she’s offering a $100 gift certificate to her online shop, Lisa Leonard Designs, if you’ll do just that. I asked herContinue reading “lisa leonard and the twitter bird. *giveaway*”

the not 100% awesome alarm.

Hey kid, Now that you’re fully mobile I’d just like to admit that one of the most not awesome things about parenting is waking up to you staring at me. Seriously, scares me to death. Last night I discovered something even more not awesome. Rolling over in bed to you on my pillow, STARING ATContinue reading “the not 100% awesome alarm.”

blissful role models.

(photos and links in no particular order.) I want to be… As gracious as Chrissy, Edie, Lisa and Sibi. As unconditionally loving as Frelle and Lee. As courageous as Ari. As passionate as Alli and Ally. As talented as Mishi, Dawn, Lotus, Deana, Angie and Amy. As fantastic as Carmen, Esther and Mrs. Chicken andContinue reading “blissful role models.”