Ramblings of a Revolutionary

Ever stop to ponder the meaning of life?  Your purpose. The meaning behind the purpose? I do...all the time. At least once a day. In fact, it drives me kinda crazy sometimes.  My whole life, I've struggled with figuring things out. I make up my mind, just to have it changed. I'm pretty grounded, yet easily swayed. Open minded, yet black and white. Such a walking contradiction I am...I would never claim to be anything else. Something that I've pondered a lot lately--the past few years actually--is why I have such a hard time keeping lasting relationships.  Aside from my marriage...and a few close childhood friends, I seem to chase most people away. They like me at first. Find me to be nice and funny... easy to relate to... all that shallow on-the-surface stuff...  But when I show my human side--when I struggle, or need a shoulder--when I get angry, or sad, or feel hopeless...when I voice my opinion, when I stand up for something, or someone...

Happy 4th y'all! It is America's 241st Birthday!  Since the 4th is on a Tuesday this year, a lot of folks have already watched fireworks shows, and had a fun-filled festive weekend. So now what? Make some goodies of course! If you read my post "All About Being A Millennial Mom!!!!!!!"   You know it's your job  to do a cool craft or make some awesome festive food for your little shitlins. Let me be your guide! Although my goodies aesthetic quality is sorely lacking...we still had fun making these treats, and I'm sure a cooler mom can do much better than I did.. Apparently, I'm #NotYourAverageMillennialMom, and am just not quite Pinterest Worthy.   That's okay with me 😄 Lets get started! First up... Red,White, and Blue Beverages! All you need is: Cranberry Juice or Fruit Punch ( I used Sunny D ) Some Sprite or 7 up ( or perhaps some coconut rum or wine for mom 😜) Blue Gatorade ( I think light blue would have worked better) Th...