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 I’m Always Confounding Things
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Obsolescence and The Deconstructionist
It broke my heart to see it go, but it was obsolete. A piece of my past. Something I was saving to give to my kids kid some day. I wouldn't exactly call myself a hoarder - my mom would disagree. Recently we moved my husband from a basement office to a first floor room, my … Continue reading Obsolescence and The Deconstructionist
How A Day in The Park Turned Into a Nightmare
It was the perfect day here in the suburbs of Chicago. We live in a beeeautiful area not far from the lake halfway between Chicago and the Wisconsin border. I decided to take my son and my niece to one of our favorite forest preserves. We love this one because it has easy trails; essential … Continue reading How A Day in The Park Turned Into a Nightmare
Sorry China, It’s Not You, It’s Me. No, It’s You.
So I did a really bad thing. I taught my son something I can't seem to undo. I taught him China doesn't care about us. The thing is, and sorry if I am about to offend anyone, I really believe big corporate China doesn't give a rats arse about us and I'm pretty sure I … Continue reading Sorry China, It’s Not You, It’s Me. No, It’s You.
Birthday Week Re-Cap
Ok, well it hasn't been a whole week since my birthday. And although we do get birthday weeks here on this side of the interweb, (My house, the other side is your house) my week has been cut short for a variety of reasons: Husband went out-of-town to drive his mother home from Florida. She … Continue reading Birthday Week Re-Cap
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
"Let us put men and women together, and see which one is smarter. Some say men, but I say No! Women got the men like a puppet show." ~ Harry Belafonte Here is something I have learned since becoming a wife and a mom. I, as the woman, am the keeper of all knowledge. I … Continue reading Man Smart, Woman Smarter
Mojo vs. The Evil Dragon Lady
This freakin' weather! Not everyone has the pleasure of living in the midwest. I am aware of that. And I am acutely aware of the fact that many people live places were the sun shines at least, oh I don't know; once every 4 days? Wow, that would be heaven. That would be like a … Continue reading Mojo vs. The Evil Dragon Lady
This is the Story of Billy Joe and Bobby Sue
My sister and I don't use the word "Aunt" in our family, we prefer "Queenie." When our kids were born, (well my kid, 'cause my sister was "waiting"), we were trying to decide what our son should call her. "Aunt" just seemed so meaningless to us - it seemed every friend wound up being … Continue reading This is the Story of Billy Joe and Bobby Sue
Professor Isaiah and the Dynamite
Have I told you that my son is a pyromaniac? Oh, no? My son is a pyromaniac. Actually, lately, I realize I might be wrong. Apparently part of the definition of pyromania "is repeated association with fire but without a real motive". Well my son has motive, his motive is to set a fire. He … Continue reading Professor Isaiah and the Dynamite
Poppy Doesn’t Drink Juice, and Other Famous Euphemisms
Once upon a time there was this kid. His name was Isaiah. Everybody thought he was really funny; everyone thought he should be in comedy or on stage. Isaiah did not want that. Isaiah does not want anything other people want him to want. Isaiah's mommy has learned that the hard way, so she does … Continue reading Poppy Doesn’t Drink Juice, and Other Famous Euphemisms
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