July 2016 - An L.A. Mama        
   

Monday, July 25, 2016

New Shoes!

New Shoes!
There are days when I go through my closet in search of something to wear and, despite the fact that I've taken over both sides of the closet since my husband deployed and it's chock full of dresses, blouses, and jeans, I come up empty handed.  The clothes that I once loved and likely obse…

Friday, July 8, 2016

Let Us Not Be Divided in this Difficult Time

Let Us Not Be Divided in this Difficult Time
 Terrorist attacks...  Gang violence...  Police shootings...  Racism...  Indifference about our social issues... In the case of recent police shootings, I've been going back and forth in my mind trying to make sense of everything. Which actions were justified? What could've been done diff…

Monday, July 4, 2016

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July!
Hello from fabulous Las Vegas!  The kids (minus one - oldest had to work) and I made the trek to Vegas to visit with loved ones for the holiday.  We spent most of the day in the water at both my aunt's house and my best friend's.  Bonus?  My brother, Taj, flew in from his military training…