Apparently the writers for The Office read my blog, took my criticism to heart, and un-jumped the shark with last night’s season finale. I am pleased and gratified.
It pains me to say this, but y’all, I think The Office has jumped the shark. I hope I’m wrong, but I fear that the four key dynamics that made the show great have changed or ended in a way … Continue reading
If you’re like me, you often borrow your husband’s iPod and proceed to listen to the song “Wild Horses” by the Sundays fifteen times in a row, all the while wishing you knew any other songs that matched with it … Continue reading
Yesterday was the first day of spring, and the weather was actually pretty nice! We still had to wear coats (I think it was 40 degrees), but the kids and I got to take a nice walk and then we … Continue reading
We’re not Irish, so I don’t feel that bad about forgetting it was St. Patrick’s Day until after lunch. I had already planned to make taco casserole for dinner, but I figure Irish people probably like taco casserole, so there. … Continue reading
Look! You can make anagrams from your name here! The best ones from my name are: A Cheesier Lentil PigA Reelecting Lie ShipA Telegenic Help IrisA Regencies Hell TipiA Pestilence Hie GirlA Leeching Eel SpiritA Genetic Relish PileA Chenille Tigers … Continue reading
OK, so I signed up for Facebook and now am totally addicted! I need to figure out how to do some things and move some things around, but my page is pretty much there. So you can search for me … Continue reading
This year I want to be a little more focused in how I integrate opportunities for learning into our day. I was inspired by “Hands On Homeschooling” (reviewed here) to have a weekly plan for Hannah’s second year. I am … Continue reading
Menu planning is really helping me. Josh even checks the blog to find out what to expect for dinner. That sort of backfires on him when he gets all psyched for something and I have a last minute change of … Continue reading
A commenter asked about my seven minute ab routine. Please note that I did not create this workout, I don’t actually know who made it up, so I can’t give proper attribution, I’m sorry. CAVEAT: if you are pregnant you … Continue reading
Hi, I'm Catherine Gillespie and A Spirited Mind is where I post about reading, writing, and parenting and the lessons I'm learning as a result. Thanks for stopping by!
