What’s the BIG Deal?

startswithanx | January 24, 2010

***As you may have noticed, I’ve been a little busy the past couple weeks. Looks like the next few weeks will be just as busy. For your entertainment while I’m tied up, my beloved boyfriend, Jake, who you’ve all come to know and love, has agreed to fill in for me from time to time. [...]

The Sweater That Changed Everything

startswithanx | January 6, 2010

A couple days before Christmas, Samantha and Miranda and I planned to get together for a little wine-sipping, queso dip-munching and — most importantly —  shit-talking. I had what was arguably the worst idea ever about a half-hour prior to that little meeting.
Knowing a rotweiler-lab mix (Dexter) and a pup so tiny you could flatten [...]

Harry and Penny Sittin’ in a Tree …

startswithanx | January 5, 2010

The trip back to Utah was great for Jake and I, but for our daughter — who has four legs, blond hair and floppy ears — it was a wild, rip-roarin’ time. I guess that’s what happens when you’ve got a new suitor lusting after you with every corner you turn. I mean …. speaking [...]