The weather has finally dropped and stayed low enough for me to get in a gumbo-making mood -- not that I really need an excuse, but Pop Culture Dad usually makes jokes when I make gumbo, and it's 90 degrees outside. I make a pretty good gumbo. really good, actually. Since I'm also in a … Continue reading My Gumbo Secrets
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P.J.
When I was nine years old, shortly before Christmas, my mom took me to Palais Royal. This wasn’t an unusual or special event; this was just a normal shopping trip. On display were a bunch of teddy bears called the P.R. Bear. They were white and cuddly and wearing green and red winter accessories. I … Continue reading P.J.
Childcare Issues – What Would You Do?
One of my friends called me this evening for an urgent mommy conference. She's having nanny issues and wanted to get my opinion. She also wants the opinions of the mommysphere, so if anyone has thoughts, please weigh in (and ASAP).Here's the deal:My friend came home early unannounced. When she got home, her nanny was … Continue reading Childcare Issues – What Would You Do?
RECIPE: Pop Culture Mom’s "Famous" Cornbread Dressing
As I mentioned in my pre-Halloween blog, we resumed our annual Samhain/Halloween dinner party this year [menu appears at the bottom of this post]. The second most requested recipe was my recipe for cornbread dressing. My pumpkin bread wins first prize for most requested. Since the holidays are coming up, I figured it's a perfect … Continue reading RECIPE: Pop Culture Mom’s "Famous" Cornbread Dressing
I Hate Being Up at Pre-Dawn
I really hate being up at dawn. Even worse than being up at dawn? Being up at dawn on vacation. Tonight/this morning is the second time this week (vacation week) that Pop Culture Toddler decided to wake up at 4 a.m. The last time was two nights ago. She was up at 4:30 a.m. and … Continue reading I Hate Being Up at Pre-Dawn
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