Why I Would Marry My Kindle If Alabama Would Make It Legal Already

Over the summer I started thinking about getting an e-reader. I kept talking about getting the Nook, but then kept going back to just getting nothing because I didn’t think I could let go of reading real books. I’ve always loved holding books, owning them, buying them. I love my bookshelves. BECAUSE THEY HOLD MY REAL BOOKS. How could I let that go for an e-reader? I couldn’t. Luckily, my husband tends to tune me out a lot when I’m rambling, because he... Read More

Photo: Keep Up

My teacup, one I bought myself for my collection. And my tea, which I only drink when I’m sick.  Read More

A New Defition of “Old Soul”

Nikki came home from school yesterday with a story. Evidently some kids in her class where talking about boyfriends and girlfriends. She voiced up her opinion of the matter and evidently said, “Guys…that’s inappropriate.” As Donnie and I are smiling seeing that unfold in our heads she sighs and says, “And the teachers started laughing!” Man. It took so much willpower to take a deep breath in that moment and stay calm. WAAAAY more than it does... Read More

The Other Side

Last week was – in my mind – my first official week back at work. It was actually my third week at work, but my first week with bootcamp every morning at 5:30am and no snow to mess up the schedule. 5 days of a 5:30am bootcamp, and an 8-3+ office schedule. I sprinkled in a couple of high school theater obligations here and there and managed to cook 3 of the 5 nights. We did leftovers one night and we ate out another. I think I did a great job, thankyouverymuch. Scratch... Read More

Andreanna’s Beer Chicken

The original recipe for the Beer Chicken I have come to love came from a site that has since moved. The moved recipe is here. The writer, Andreanna, now writes at a splendid new site that you should be following. Especially if you have gluten sensitivities or if you have a primal diet. HOWEVER – I have neither issue and I love just about every recipe of hers I try. So you should follow her NO MATTER WHO YOU ARE. ANYWAY…She has the recipe for beer chicken that has... Read More

Hi. I’m Kim.

This is my blog that I've been writing on since January, 2004. I call myself Zoot as it's a derivative of an old childhood nickname. I used to write about my struggles to have children, but eventually I succeeded and now, I write a lot about those kids. I don't use my kid's exact names simply because if someone Googles their very unique names in the future, I don't want them stumbling upon my entries about boobsweat. I mean, would you hire someone whose Mom writes openly about such topics? NO. YOU WOULD NOT.

I love taking pictures and carry my camera (almost) everywhere I go. This means you'll see a lot of photos on this site. I also periodically post recipes I like as I've been slowly (but surely) learning to cook and I like to share my discoveries. Finally? I'm an annoying pop culture fanatic so I'll periodically ramble about Hunger Games or the latest Parks and Recreation.

I hope you like it here. If not? Please don't tell me. I cry easily.
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