by Mary Carver | Feb 5, 2009 | Uncategorized
Last week, for about half a day, I thought I might be pregnant. (I’m not.) As my goal for losing weight this year is just as much about being healthy and prepared for another possible pregnancy (in the future, people, so don’t get any crazy ideas) as it is about...
by Mary Carver | Feb 3, 2009 | Uncategorized
Maybe I could be a food critic. These muffins taste bad. Or an art critic. That painting is bad.~ Andy Bernard, The OfficeI’d like to think I’m a bit more insightful than Andy Bernard. However, just in case I’m not, I won’t call what I’m about to present “criticism.”...
by Mary Carver | Feb 2, 2009 | Giving Up on Perfect
Yes, I am aware that the Superbowl is actually a football game, and the main attraction is – or at least, is supposed to be – the competition between two teams.But come on! You know it’s all about the commercials!My pick for the winner? Bridgestone,...
by Mary Carver | Jan 19, 2009 | Uncategorized
Photo by uncommonmuse.When something bad happens, sleep becomes both an enemy and an escape. Climbing into bed after an emotionally draining day, I know that sleep will heal my body and my heart.But often, I don’t want to go to sleep. Not yet. Not really. Because if I...
by Mary Carver | Jan 16, 2009 | Uncategorized
Back in May, I read a Newsweek article about popularity. A psychologist from the University of Virginia conducted a study and found that a child’s actual popularity may not be the only indicator of social success later in life. It turns out that believing you’re...
