"Jennifer! I can't believe you're letting him do that! Isaiah, get down right now!" "Mom, it's no big deal, he does it all the time. He's 7-years-old and he hasn't fallen yet." "That's ridiculous, that doesn't mean he won't fall." "At this point, if he falls, he'll learn - and he won't do … Continue reading Living Room Acrobat
Twisted MixTape 23
Whose idea was it to make a greatest hits mixtape anyway? Come on, fess up.... Ok fine, it was me. The thing is I am so freaking predictable when it comes to the music I like. Especially when it comes to finding some band that not everyone has heard to make a greatest hits. … Continue reading Twisted MixTape 23
Beauty is Where You Find It
Autumn mold, true, bold Purple luscious webs of silk Grasses wave their spores Oh, I love a Haiku! Permission to write nonsense, how brilliant! This is a Haiku in response to the Trifextra Challenge, something new I think I'll be doing weekly now, so keep your eyes peeled for some more … Continue reading Beauty is Where You Find It
I Will Not Lie About Potty Training
I was checking out my photo album. I realized I have been lying for a long time. I've been telling people forever that my son was potty trained at 3. Lie. Big fat lie. My son was 4. So if your son is 4 and he's not potty trained. Sorry, but it's no big deal. … Continue reading I Will Not Lie About Potty Training
Raised on the Radio – Gasp
Raised on the Radio is a new series at My Skewed View. As a music lover I have noticed a great difference between those Raised on The Radio, and those who are being raised on streaming music and audio-downloads. As I try to teach my son about the value of musicianship, I find it increasingly difficult … Continue reading Raised on the Radio – Gasp
100 Word Song – Once
Indian summer in the south is something to be feared, she flew out of the hotel and the heat slammed into her. Instantly regretting her decision to bring a jacket, she mentally fumbled knowing she needed no extra baggage. Shake it off. Her feet hit the sweltering pavement with a determination that worked its way … Continue reading 100 Word Song – Once
Twisted MixTape 22
This week's them on Twisted MixTape Tuesday is: You are the biggest jerk ever for breaking my heart OR I am the biggest jerk ever for breaking your heart and I'm sorry. Who hasn't been burned or been the burner. I know I've been burned, but I feel like I've always been the gentle burner. … Continue reading Twisted MixTape 22
Weekly Recap – The No Clean Pants Rendition
It's 90 degrees outside today and I have no clean pants. I am wearing sweatpants, you know, the thick kind that keep you nice and BOILING ON A HOT SUMMER DAY? Yeah that kind. I also realized yesterday that my favorite yoga pants have a hole in the crotch. I'm washing them anyway, but I … Continue reading Weekly Recap – The No Clean Pants Rendition
Snacks of Desperation
It's somewhere between 1 and 4 hours after dinner. I am sitting at the counter, writing. Minding my own business. And then it happens. Absolutely no warning (except for the fact that it happens every night). I'm starving, I know I haven't eaten in days hours, I am so desperate! I need chocolate, or something. … Continue reading Snacks of Desperation
Raised on the Radio – Journey
Raised on the Radio is a new series at My Skewed View. As a music lover I have noticed a great difference between those of us Raised on The Radio, and those who are being raised on streaming music and audio-downloads. As I try to teach my son about the value of musicianship I find it increasingly … Continue reading Raised on the Radio – Journey
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