Who wants to chat?

It's funny, in the past two weeks, I was twice told that I should have a column called "Cindy Says". Two separate friends told me that "Dear Abby" has nothing on me. Well, this is what's evolved. Truth be told, I try to look at the practial side of everything. OK...everything in YOUR life. My life is filled with the emotional roller coasters of regular life for a wife and a mother of two (and sometimes 3, if you know what I mean). But in reality, I am a very practical person and have practical thoughts on practically everything. I can usually look at both sides of any issue and see the truth. I am registered Independet for that reason. I can't go with a party, I always vote on the issue. If I can at all understand it from what little yellow book says.



I was also told about a year ago that I am terrible to shop with. Why? Because I am fast, but practical. It was suggested by my dear friend and fashion guru Celeste that if you are fast, you must be impulsive. If you are slow, you are allowed to be practical. So here's the cunnundrum for her. I am FAST yet Practical. She says it doesn't work that way. She always looks adorable so she must be right. When I try something on, I wonder how it will look at the park...since that's the general level of formality of my life. And I don't want flat ass. So, "park cute" with a high hiney and I'm good to go. Why is that so difficult to accomplish? And in case you are wondering, I am not fat. I am about 5 ft. 9 inches and waiver between 135 where I'm really happy and 140 where I'm not at all happy. And of course, post two kids, I don't have the flat tummy I used to. But there is absolutely no reason why my ass should have fallen below my knees. I was pregnant in the front and that was five years ago. Why oh why does this happen?



Well, this is the beginning. But ask me questions, and talk to me. This was born from my friend Wendy. She seems to think that I can come up with the answers to everything from "what to make for dinner," (I hate to cook) to "how do I fix my marriage?" I figure, from a practical perspective, the more we talk about you...the less we talk about my issues. It's a very sneaky, yet practical way of getting my mind off my own challenges. So, bring it on...let's chat.