"You may be right, I may be crazy. But it just may be a lunatic you're looking for!"
13 Mar 2013 1 Comment
in * R. i. P. *, Adam, Brooklyn Bridge, Cousins, Da Real Homiez, Danielle- partner in crime, Family, Favorites, Golden India, Home Sweet Home, Homesick, Indian, Italian, Little Ashley, Maris- my soul sister, Memphis, Midtown, Motherhood, Neshoba, Relaxation, RP Tracks, Serenity, Sloane, Tatum, Unitarian Universalists
• March Blog Challenge •
Day 12: Something you miss
Adam
Tatum
Mom & Dad [and their cozy house]
My Family
Maris, Danielle, and all those I consider friends
Everyone I’ve loved and lost
Memphis
Tennessee
Brooklyn Bridge Italian Restaurant
Golden India
RP Tracks
Taking ridiculously long baths multiple times a day*
Neshoba
*Not my actual bathtub
With infinite love, gratitude, and respect,
Sloane
27 Feb 2012 Leave a Comment
in Danielle- partner in crime, Etc.
The wonder socks
Danielle came to visit two nights ago. As if her gorgeous face wasn’t enough she came bearing gifts: a Monster and some SOCKS! Footsie coverings may not seem like anything special but I’m incessantly complaining about my dry feet [and, um, I never wear socks] and Danielle must have gotten the memo. I don’t know what the material is called but it’s super comfortable. Bonus points for the fact that they are dark– I’m not a fan of white socks– and subtle enough for daily wear. Major bonus points for the fact that they have grips on the soles. Thank you for an spectacular present, Danielle!
Meme and Tay Tay
My Tennessee time is very limited. If you want cute pictures with my child and me, act now. It’s difficult for me to move and I require lots of help with Tatum….but if you’re up to the challenge we’re up to having you. Contact me to schedule a good time.
With infinite love, gratitude, and respect,
Sloane
31 Dec 2011 Leave a Comment
in Danielle- partner in crime, Homesick, Kids
The birthday boy doing what Southern boys do
Happy 2nd birthday to my wonderful godson, Ethan! Auntie Sloane loves and misses you very much. Don’t let your sister open all your presents. 
With infinite love, gratitude, and respect,
Sloane
30 Dec 2011 Leave a Comment
in Danielle- partner in crime, Kids, Parenting
Ethan and Carley watch Aunt Allison's wedding with their mama. =)
It’s a boy!! Aiden Joshua Dunn is expected to make his debut on April 27th.
I know how thrilled Danielle is to have a second son. To be a single mother– she is no longer with her fiancee and the father of her children– takes a toll on any woman. Yet having three children [Carley was born in August '08 and Ethan December '09] under the age of four?! She deserves an award. How she keeps it together with only minimal financial help from an uncooperative father is beyond me.
Sharing simultaneous pregnancies with one of my very best friends in the same city would have been such a rewarding experience. I’ve always thought it would be such a special time in your life to share with one of your nearest and dearest….but alas, it will never happen to me. No more fruit from my loins. And the only one of my friends [with the obvious exception of Danielle] who hasn’t reached their offspring quota yet is Mandy. So Miss Lauman, if you want to be a part of the bump brigade then you need to make that happen– like today. We may be able to share one or two weeks of pregnancy time together if you act immediately! No pressure.
With infinite love, gratitude, and respect,
Sloane
30 Jul 2011 4 Comments
in California, Changes, Da Real Homiez, Danielle- partner in crime, Family, Little Ashley, Maris- my soul sister, Megan Childers- favorite roomie, Neshoba, Seth, Travels, Unitarian Universalists
‘Insanity’ is the understatement of the 21st century for describing this past week. Let me attempt to make this convoluted story as clear and concise as possible:
- The three of us are moving to San Luis Obispo, California. We’re leaving tonight on the train. After spending most of the day tomorrow in Chicago we’ll head to the west coast on a direct ride.
- As unexpected as this move was for me….it was never out of the realm of possibility, having been something we’ve considered for months. Will and I did not make this decision lightly and we took into account the potentially negative effects this could have on Adam. Thankfully he has tons of cousins and a loving family to help ease the transition!
- While I will discuss the reasons for our move in greater detail later, suffice it to say money issues and the job market served as our impetus for the relocation. I’m still expoloring employment opportunities in my new home but Will has a job waiting on him as soon as we arrive. Now that I have a much better understanding of myself and the way my mind works, I am confident that graduate school is within my reach. Obviously I’m not going to make any major decisions until we settle– but it’s nice to know there’s a good college in town.
- I’ve already found a spiritual home in our new locale. As heartbreaking as it will be to leave Neshoba, immersing myself in this new community will help me navigate my surroundings and get my feet on the ground.
- TO EVERYONE: Because this is the first time I’ve been able to sit in front of a computer, privately, for any length of time…..I am still sifting through my 50+ messages on Facebook. I will respond to each and every one of you. Your patience is greatly appreciated.
- Leaving my best friends is going to be one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. Keep in mind I was born and raised in Memphis and with the exception of a year in Oxford [only an hour away in Mississippi] for college, I’ve never left this place. Progressive as I may be– I am a southern girl through and through. I love the wonderful city of Memphis and it pains me to leave. I trust my nearest and dearest to hold down the fort for me while I am away. Maris McLoskey, Danielle Dunn, Seth Robertson, Megan Childers, Liv Blow, Ashley Hisky, and Neshoba Unitarian Universalist Church…..there are no words to describe how much I will miss you. Love to each and every one of my friends, even those I did not list.
- The next time I update we’ll be in California!! Until then…..
With infinite love, gratitude, and respect,
Sloane
