by Mary Carver | Feb 19, 2015 | Books, Movies & TV, marriage
I’m a word girl. Which means, when it comes to music, I’m a lyrics girl. Which means some of the most played songs on the radio right now are really getting on my nerves. Don’t get me wrong. My love of pop music has not diminished, and the latest...
by Mary Carver | Feb 13, 2015 | marriage
I cranked up the music because nothing makes cleaning enjoyable but music makes it a little better. It doesn’t, however, drown out the soundtrack in my head: This sucks! I hate cleaning! Why doesn’t it ever end? Stupid dishes! Stupid dirty floors! Why do...
by Mary Carver | Oct 15, 2014 | marriage
My friend Elizabeth came over to my house after school to curl my hair. My little brother ironed the vest came with my skirt set – the one my mom suffered through a tortuous shopping trip to find. Yes, I was pretty in plaid well before Britney told us to hit her...
by Mary Carver | May 29, 2014 | marriage
A couple years ago Mark and I were eating lunch at our favorite Mexican restaurant. Awkwardly, we were seated right behind my high school music teacher and his wife. (I say “awkwardly” because is there anything MORE awkward than being seated near someone...
by Mary Carver | Dec 20, 2013 | marriage
A few weeks ago Mark and I were in the car, just the two of us. That’s pretty unusual, so I wonder now what the occasion was. Obviously our conversation has taken up all the room my memory has left. [Side note: People? TELL ME my brain capacity will return after...
