I really need the election to end. I also need my family to stop coughing up bits of lung and leaving spewed out green snot in the powder room sink. And, I need a cleaning service. Life has been so out of hand that I haven't even decorated for fall yet. I know what you're … [Read more...] about Awesome Sauce – 5:00 Fridays TM
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Writin’ ’bout Romney
I've been writing about Mitt Romney. It's more maddening than merry. I've been warned not to read the comments. Truth is, the comments don't bother me. I think it's grand we live in a country where we can respectfully disagree. Sometimes the definition of "respect" is a … [Read more...] about Writin’ ’bout Romney
How Morningside Mom, The Queen of Spain, and The Bloggess Made Me an Accidental Activist
How can I possibly follow in the footsteps of the lovely Ana at Spanglish Baby? She wrote a lovely piece in yesterday's Blogust relay about her daughter's fifth birthday and how she wants to celebrate her child's milestones by giving other children a shot at life too. What a … [Read more...] about How Morningside Mom, The Queen of Spain, and The Bloggess Made Me an Accidental Activist
A Break But Not Broken
I'm taking a break from my blog. Not sure how long that break will be. I just need to hit the pause button for a while. It won't be long, but I need some time to breathe, re-energize, and be more present in my family's world. Don't abandon me, mkay? … [Read more...] about A Break But Not Broken
What will I have done?
I'll be 44 years old this year. I never had a bucket list but I did have a set of goals and desires planted in my head. I've tucked away many of my goals, as is often the case with parenthood, mortgages, and all the trappings of grownupness. It's safe to say that I'm … [Read more...] about What will I have done?
Toasting Art and Ray Bradbury – 5:00 Fridays
First Maurice Sendak, now Ray Bradbury. There's one hell of a happy hour going on in a library in heaven right now. It's fitting that Ray Bradbury died on the same day I learned of art being discounted at my sons' school (literally and figuratively banished to the basement, or … [Read more...] about Toasting Art and Ray Bradbury – 5:00 Fridays
Writer’s Block – 5:00 Fridays
We just returned from a little jaunt to NYC. You might think that would lead me to write about a Big Appletini or other such thing, but truth is, I don't have it in me. I can't even dig in to uncover fodder for a cliche. I've faced some roadblocks with my book proposal and the … [Read more...] about Writer’s Block – 5:00 Fridays