I admit it. As the Music Director of My Skewed View I occasionally choose topics because I want to do them. Ha haha! Sorry, I crack myself up. This week's topic is: Make a mix of songs that are completely from a genre or style of music that you don’t usually listen to. You know… 5 … Continue reading Twisted MixTape 29
Who Are You Calling Special?
So I'm sitting in my bed feeling fairly crabby, and really not interested in writing - although I had every intention of doing so. I am reading people's work, I am considering watching some back episodes on my iPad. Then my son starts hacking. If you know me, then you know my son sleeps with … Continue reading Who Are You Calling Special?
Twisted MixTape 28
I have a thing. The thing is I CANNOT see touching, dramatic, beautiful, moving, academy award for best drama movies. So as the Music Director of Twisted MixTape I would recommend you don't expect any sappy songs from this soundtrack mixtape, it ain't gonna happen. Songs I May Have Never Heard if it Wasn't … Continue reading Twisted MixTape 28
It’s a Good Thing We’re Not Real Survivalists
Here's a lesson I learned a while back tonight, about what would happen if the apocalypse came tomorrow. I learned that I would have no one to count on but me and my super-high-powered LED flashlight from Wal-Mart. Yeah my husband talks the talk and walks the . Well what can I … Continue reading It’s a Good Thing We’re Not Real Survivalists
Twisted MixTape 27
Howdie all! This is your good friend and friendly music director Jen Kehl. Bringing you this weeks fabulous series; music that moves. Yes you heard it. This week our favorite listener calling from over there at As Long As I'm Singing has a special request. Troy has asked to hear the 5 seminal songs who … Continue reading Twisted MixTape 27
Making the Decision to Possibly Harm Your Child in Order to Help Him
I woke up this morning with a tightness in my chest, my head throbbing. I didn't have to guess at the cause, I knew it. All night Isaiah had been tossing and turning, and in those few moments when he was motionless I would put my hand on his chest to make sure he was … Continue reading Making the Decision to Possibly Harm Your Child in Order to Help Him
Twisted MixTape 26
Can you believe it? It's our half-birthday! We are officially 6 months old and every week we have more and more friends joining us. What grew out of a need to make mixtapes for all my blogging friends and share them with others, with maybe a little hope that people would want to comment along, … Continue reading Twisted MixTape 26
Extreme Parenting: What the Books Never Prepared Us For
Yea! Today is a great day. A bunch of my blogging mama friends and I have decided to regale you with some of the unexpected stories of extreme parenting. We were all chatting about the bizarre, scary, amazing and sometimes just plain crazy things that we have experienced since becoming parents. No one ever wrote … Continue reading Extreme Parenting: What the Books Never Prepared Us For
Dear Babysitter, Special Needs is Not All Sweetness and Light
Dear babysitter who thinks because my son has special needs that means he's sweet and easy. When I told you about my son's issues during our interview, I don't think you were listening to me. You were so perky and shiny and a tad bit condescending. "Oh yes, I worked with special needs kids in … Continue reading Dear Babysitter, Special Needs is Not All Sweetness and Light
Raised on the Radio – Melissa from Home on Deranged
Well folks, it's been a labor of love and it's finally here. I created a community website to share memories of music by those of us raised on the radio. Although the initial concept was mine, I quickly realized I didn't want to do it alone. I have two - all the time collaborators - … Continue reading Raised on the Radio – Melissa from Home on Deranged
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