Author Archives: jmogibrown

I am a cat-napper. An accidental cap-napper…really, it was a mistake! Although my friends will never let me live this down, let me explain how this happened. Earlier this year a family in the neighborhood moved and couldn’t take their tabby cat Jessie, so they abandoned her. The new homeowner was allergic and another neighborContinue reading “An Accidental Catnapping”

Hi, yeah, it’s been awhile. If only I had a few months inside to write! I mean, it would be rude of me to make my husband binge watch alone! Being stuck inside with the ones you love isn’t always easy—you know what I’m talking about! It’s not all that bad though, I’ve had aContinue reading “Isolation Revelations”

As an extrovert (who me??!), I’m actually enjoying the quiet time at home.  While the outside world is in turmoil, I’m using this time as an opportunity to tackle all those projects I’ve been wanting to do: cleaning the closets; spending time with the family (when I can get them off their devices), and mostContinue reading “An opportunity for inspiration”

Not only did I find a brand new waffle maker (only 16 yrs old and never used) at my sisters house, I also had the pleasure of discovering a quesadilla maker, bread maker, Insta Pot, George Forman grill, and a crockpot—and that was just in the pantry, imagine what the basement holds! That’s going toContinue reading “Waffles: part 2”

Years ago my BFF Becca gave me an awesome waffle stick maker. I think it was around the time I had kids since kids love waffles. Every time we stay at a hotel and the breakfast is included, Lucas always gets a waffle. He’s been bugging me to make him square waffles—which everyone knows tasteContinue reading “Waffles”

That’s what my husband said almost 18 yrs ago. What he didn’t tell me was that it was stand-by and I’d be spending a lot of time, well standing by. I can’t complain too much though, I get to jet set for 3 day trips to Ecuador or whatever crazy plan he comes up with.Continue reading “Marry me, fly for free”

Ecuador is one hot, humid county. So why are all the locals wearing pants?? I’m not talking those breezy linen tropical pants, but jeans!! Some even have long sleeves on! It’s 87 degrees with 6 million percent humidity! And how come these women look so cute with perfectly sleek hair and I look like aContinue reading “Feelin’ hot hot hot”

I love a country where you’re never too far from a Dunks. I could do without the McDonalds and KFC though (but ask me on day 3 when the kids don’t like any of the local food!). We arrived last night at 10pm after a full day of travel—and we got first-class on the plane!Continue reading “Ecuador runs on Dunkin”

I had the honor of attending the book launch of Romi Neustadt’s new book You Can Have It All, Just Not at the Same Damn Time. #HaveItAllSisterhood I registered to attend this event a few months ago with my friend Julie. Side note about Julie (yeah, I know, I can’t stay on one topic, andContinue reading “Inspired”

With my birthday fast approaching I’m asking “what do I want to do with my life.” Normal right? Well if I was 18 or 25 maybe but 50? I haven’t figured it out in 50 years, so I’m guessing it won’t happen anytime soon either. In the meantime, why not, you know, do something! OhContinue reading “Welcome to 2020”