I loathe the term "kid-friendly" when it comes to food. That is too often synonymous with fat-laden-greasy-sodium-overdose-fried-processed-garbage-cut-into-bite-size-nuggets. Let's just call it FLGSOFPGCIBSN for short. Now don't get me wrong. There's a time for … [Read more...] about “Kid-Friendly” Food is a Disservice to Kids
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Blogust: Celebrating Firsts, Even When They Are Bittersweet
This month shall forever be known as Blogust. Do you remember when I was part of the team of bloggers who participated in the inaugural Blogust in 2012? Being a Shot@Life Champion has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. It's afforded me countless … [Read more...] about Blogust: Celebrating Firsts, Even When They Are Bittersweet
Global Moms Relay and the Universal Truths of Motherhood
I've got a piece up at the Huffington Post today. Please go have a look. The post is part of the Global Moms Relay. Every time you share this post, Johnson & Johnson will donate $1 (per action), up to $250,000, to the Global Moms Relay, to help improve the health and … [Read more...] about Global Moms Relay and the Universal Truths of Motherhood
Reawakening
I've had a blah year so far. Just recently I was lamenting to a friend that January was mostly a blur, having been down with the flu and a respiratory infection for three weeks and then having arm surgery. My friend looked at me quizzically and said, "Dude, it's March. Actually, … [Read more...] about Reawakening
One Armed and Useless
I had surgery last week. I can't drive for two weeks so I am captive in my own house. I've watched too much TV, slept off the pain meds, eaten my weight in cookies, and been utterly unproductive. I "write" using the voice dictation on my phone. I am right handed so … [Read more...] about One Armed and Useless
Flu Season in NC
We were all hunched over in flecked mauve chairs made of a polyester blend with the local channel 14 news playing in the background. There was me, of course, a 45 year old mother of two. There was a mother with a young son in her arms, whimpering almost inaudibly. There were a … [Read more...] about Flu Season in NC
Catching Up, the Abridged Version
Hello, friends! It's been quite a while since I've been here, and we have loads to catch up on. I'm low energy these days so I must keep it brief. I've been battling the flu. Flu 1 - Ilina 0 The flu has led to an upper respiratory infection so I've been down for the count … [Read more...] about Catching Up, the Abridged Version