Tracie Miles

We have all heard the phrase that things are “for the birds” (for example, dieting is for the birds). But I’ve coined a new phrase of my own – swimsuits are for the fishes! I mean really, the swimsuits that are in stores today are not made for real people. If you want to get…

Yesterday was a wonderful day. My husband and I celebrated 18 years of marriage. I am sure that makes me officially old, even though I do not feel old. I guess the fact that my oldest daughter is 14 years old, could attribute to my oldness, but I still feel about 25! We had a…

I am frustrated. It seems that everywhere I turn, someone is rude. In fact, I think I must have a sign around my neck that is invisible to me, but visible by everyone else, that says “Be As Rude To Me As You Possibly Can”. Let me give you a prime example of what I…

My kids have branded with me the title, “strictest mom on earth”. If I had a dollar for every time I heard the words, “but everyone else gets to do it!”, or “my friend’s mom’s don’t care!”, I would be a rich woman. I admit, that Michael and I are more restrictive about what our…