Know what happens when you buy big, comfy recliners?  You tend to fall asleep in them.  And so I’ve done since I bought them last week.  Hence why I haven’t posted anything in a few days. I feel like Rip Van Winkle.  Although he did miss out on a lot of life, didn’t he.

Here I sit in the comfort of one of the big, comfy recliners - having already had a catnap tonight, but also realizing - hey - everyone probably thinks I deserted them.  I’m here to say - nope, still here.  Granted, half-asleep, but here.  Did you notice the multiple references to “here” ??

So let’s see - what’s new?  Well, besides the new sleep aids (recliners) - we went to a 4th of July celebration over the weekend that was also a double birthday party.  We didn’t find out about the double birthday part until 10 minutes before we left for the party.  Free-flowing alcohol, grilled meat - steaks and chicken, freckle corn (wow, was it great!), cucumber salad that reminded me of the South, and illegal fireworks.  Who could ask for more?  Lizzie, our 2-year old cousin, boldy announced to Nick - “Look, it’s UNDERWEAR BOY!” (Of course, she was egged on by the fact that he chose to walk around with them protruding from his shorts.)  Underwear boy became a running joke all night.  Appropriate enough, too.

What else?

I’ve got big big exciting news for y’all!

Anyone who visits my site will know that I write a lot about my teenage son, Nick. Well, he’s going to grace us with a bi-weekly blog here at Cold Coffee. He says I need a fresh Springtime twist.

Tentatively titled “Frapps with Nick” will look at life as a teen/young adult - through his eyes, ears, and mouth - with music, video, stories, anecdotes, and may even advice - in the style that is “Nick” ’cause, of course - that’s how he rolls!

Nick: So, can I cuss?
Moi: No F-bombs.
Nick: Can I write about drugs and alcohol?
Moi: Only if you want to come visit me in jail.
Nick: What about hookers?
Moi: Sure - why not. I offered to get you one for your 16th birthday.
Nick: Yeah, that was embarrassing. Maybe now I’ll turn the table on you - reveal some of your embarrassing moments.
Moi: I think I do that quite well on my own, but okay.

Between Lisa, Nick, and myself - and you my readers - we should be able to provide quite a variety of entertainment. You’ll either be excited or appalled. I kid! I kid!

So are you excited? If you have topics you’d like Nick to explore, drop him a comment at the Contact page.

P.S. Don’t worry - Mom (Moi) still maintains editorial rights over what he has to say.

(Mar ‘08) The awesome Mishelle over at Secret Agent Mama recently presented me with an award that deemed me “worthy of recognition and esteem.”

(Mar ‘08) I extend my humble appreciation to Stacey over at Real World Mom for the You Make Me Smile Award.

(Jan ‘08) I was pleasantly surprised and very much excited when I clicked on blogged.com to see Cold Coffee was ranked in the top 20 (#20) out of 6,500+ entries for personal blogs - with a rating of 8.6 (out of 10).

Sunshine came softly through my a-window today
Could’ve tripped out easy a-but I’ve a-changed my ways
It’ll take time, I know it but in a while
You’re gonna be mine, I know it, we’ll do it in style
Sunshine Superman, Donovan

What a tease Spring is. Bitch!

I lay here in bed on a Saturday afternoon (’cause I’m lazy like that) watching the sun play hide and seek behind the cold, cold clouds. I know I should be up and out, but I’m not. Nick proclaimed I should take a shower; that I’m smelling a little funky.  I did the P&T (pits and tits) this morning, and climbed back in bed. Hey, it’s just me here!

His comment did amuse me, considering the fact I know when he’s at home by just opening the door and catching a whiff of his shoes.

Anyhow, I need to spend some quality time with me, and the spiders and centipedes who share these walls that I call home. Plus, it lets me catch up on the happenings in the blogosphere that I miss during the weekdays.

First, I have to extend my humble appreciation to Stacey over at Real World Mom for the You Make Me Smile Award.

I would like to thank you, and you, and you - and you over there in the corner lurking.

All y’all help contribute to the light and airy (translation - unpredictable) bistro that is Cold Coffee. Seriously!

So I’m extending this award to YOU - my readers/ stalkers/ guests/ (fill in title here). Take a bow. Pat yourselves on the back. You deserve it!