I love her yet I've never met her

The greatest thing about the internet is Lori Rooney. She is not a celebrity. She is not a friend of mine (other than the "friend of a friend" variety). She is just a mom who writes a blog. And I crave her entries like I crave chocolate. She is an exceptional writer, mother, teacher, and human being. Read her blog and you will love her too.

Read this blog. If you can, donate $5 or $10 or whatever you can to help the Rooney family travel to Ethiopia to bring their daughter home. Your donation also enters you into a cool contest to win a gorgeous handmade doll.

http://ourownrooney.blogspot.com/2010/11/ode-to-my-friend-and-chance-for-you-to.html

Baking

No sooner do I blog about my shameful history (or lack thereof) in the kitchen, but I get a compliment about my culinary prowess. A mom friend from school- an amazing homemaker who cooks/gardens/sews/keeps the cleanest house I have EVER seen- shared this:

Her son was telling his dad about the day at school and said "C's mom (aka me) made muffins, and they were so good I ate two!" The dad's response to his wife (aka Supermom/Superwife) was "K makes muffins AND she has two kids?! YOU don't make me muffins..."

Sigh... Grass is always greener, no? I'm greedy enough that I'll take that compliment even at the expense of my dear friend. (Tongue firmly planted in cheek.)