In which the YA author showcases the great and awkward of being a teenager. We just took the kids to their first professional baseball game last night. The Tigers played the Oakland A’s. I’d gone to an A’s game when we lived in California. I’ve seen a Cubs game, too, but that’s the extent ofContinue reading “Self-Deprecating Sunday (24)”
Author Archives: jody sparks
Fare Thee Well
I took down my pictures of my girls at my work station. I’ve had the same photos going from office to office with me for years. I LOVE these photos of the girls because they PERFECTLY reflect their individual attitudes about life. Here’s Eleanor, Age 4 Here’s Maggie Pie, Age not-quite 2 Here’s Magnolia nowContinue reading “Fare Thee Well”
The Wanted Section
So then, just like that (*snaps*), I get a job. Of course I just blogged about the difficulty of the thing. It’s like looking for the TV remote control for five minutes and then as soon as you ask if anyone’s seen it, you’re staring at it. I am 100% excited about this new pathContinue reading “The Wanted Section”
Goonies Never Say Die
I’m pretty sure the Goonies shirt I just bought (Target, $5) is making me run faster. Or Indiana streets are flatter than Michigan streets. Whatever. I am a big Goonies fan. (Somewhere in the blogosphere Michael Stearns is cringing. Bless his heart.) I can’t help it. The movie has it all: teenagers, adventure, treasure, aContinue reading “Goonies Never Say Die”
Self-Deprecating Sunday (23)
In which the YA author showcases her teenage years in all their awkward glory. This one is for all those Disney fans out there. I’ve talked about the weird obsession I had in high school (and into college) with all things Disney here on Self-Deprecating Sunday: my trying to make “The Happiest Place On Earth”Continue reading “Self-Deprecating Sunday (23)”
What Proud Looks Like
Thank You, Karina Mugele, for the AMAZING photos! (If you’re viewing from a reader you may need to click through for the short slide-show.)
The House is Hungover
I always put my jammies in a certain corner of the bathroom floor. I have my coffee upstairs in the morning while I blog. Josh’s feet hang off the end of the bed, which barely fits in our bedroom, so I’ve gotten in the habit of pinching his toes as I walk around the corner.Continue reading “The House is Hungover”
Goodbye to Our Place
Dear West End Grill, Of all the places in Ann Arbor that I’ve been to over the last six years, I’ll miss you the most. I think every time Josh shared a meal here together, we fell in love a little more. From birthdays and anniversaries to the once in a lifetime moments like MedContinue reading “Goodbye to Our Place”
I Got A Wombat For Mother’s Day
Magnolia made it for me. I think it’s pretty awesome! Also I got a letter in her best cursive (why are they still teaching cursive?). It highlighted how she liked the time Josh and I threw a surprise party for her and Ella for no reason at all. It’s weird; I’d forgotten about that. ButContinue reading “I Got A Wombat For Mother’s Day”
Free Books!
In less than a month, I’m moving to the great city of Indianapolis! Because I’m sort of in denial, I’ve been reading a lot! Just finished Struts and Frets, which I loved loved loved! And now I’m trying out a paranormal romance, which is a stretch for me. When I went to shelve Struts andContinue reading “Free Books!”
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