I went on my very first date ever at 14, with a guy who shall forever be known as Dumb Bobby. He could drive, and my mom said I was way too young for car dates. Her compromise was that we could go to an afternoon movie, and she would take my little sister to a different movie at the same theater. I did not know that…

My grandfather used to refer to a black child in their neighborhood as “the nappy-headed pickaninny next door.” He’s a class act. 

It would be grandpa- and it’s usually such a given that I would bet the farm on it. But somehow, he held it together. I’m sure he’ll make up for it at Thanksgiving.

It’s actually a gray-blue. It’s by Sherwin Williams and the color is called interesting aqua. 

My cat is helping with my tablescapes...

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My whole family- grandparents, parents, in-laws, aunts, uncles, cousins, siblings, niece and nephew are coming over tomorrow. I’m feeling excited, but anxious. It’s the first time my extended family has been to my house, so I’ve been cleaning like a mad woman and trying to make sure my kids don’t fuck it up. I’m…

Good point-that makes me think it will be Mitch and Claire’s mom. Plus, that impacts more characters.

My money is on Phil’s dad. He’s been in it enough to count as significant, and there’s no way it will be a principal. Maybe Mitch and Claire’s mom? 

Right? It’s like the old song says, I wish that I knew what I know now when I was younger! I feel like I could have saved teen-me a lot of worry. 

He’s not a lawyer in Chicago, is he? Because I know a guy that fits that EXACT description. 

Complete with marzipan raccoons!!! You’re a genius!!!

I was totally crazy for this boy my senior year, and he ghosted me. He left a note on my car after coming to see my dance recital saying I did a great job and he would call me later...then, radio silence. (In retrospect, I realize that making a guy sit through a dance recital might be enough to kill any romance.)

I bought one that’s a gingerbread house, and I’ve used that sumbitch once. Surely I can use it as a haunted house for Halloween? Chocolate pound cake recipe, marshmallow ghosts, candy corn pumpkins? I feel like I can get my $20 worth out of that pan.

I would sell a kidney to do my foyer with that wallpaper. (And would probably have to- that shit looks spendy) I might have to settle for one of the couch throw pillows that look like paint by numbers paintings. 

Oh my god, it was SO GOOD. Peter is dreamy, she’s adorable, their house was so cool and her wallpaper was AWESOME. Adding it to my roster of beloved teen movies. 

I’m so glad to hear that it’s good! It’s my entire plan for tonight. Hubs is out of town, girlie movie for me!!!!

I’ve never heard this- thanks for sharing!!

Max Power- kitty sunbather extraordinaire. 

He did, but he liked Empire Records and 10 Things I Hate About You better.