When you’re female, anywhere near 30, and childless, people feel curious—and entitled—to know why. So instead of telling random lies to random strangers individually, I’ve decided to be honest with the masses. No more excuses: I’m not selfish, I’m not immature, I’m not infertile. What’s the real problem? I’m scared. I’m scared that my children [...]
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3 Nov
The Wife Illusion
An excerpt from an article I’m working on…comments welcome!—————————————————————- There was something appealing about the idea of being a wife. Something settled, secure, grown-up. I would never have admitted this to anyone; in fact, it took me years to finally admit it to myself. Though I didn’t know it at the time and wouldn’t have [...]
2 Nov
Every Day
In an effort to shake off the winter “blahs” and my rabid inertia, I’ll be writing every day for the month of November. Not necessarily writing something good, mind you, but something — every day. I’ve been neglecting my writing habit, and that’s gonna stop now. Today is my dad’s birthday. If you’ve read this [...]
1 Nov
History…
Mom sent me back home to Minneapolis with a bag full of stuff she’d collected from my childhood, but couldn’t bring herself to throw away. There were many treasures, including some (pristine condition!) Rainbow Bright dolls, the baton I used to twirl and throw and threaten (and bash) my sister with, and the tea party [...]
15 Oct
A Life in Shortcuts
Starting out as a writer, few things are more intimidating—more forbidding—than a blank page, the blinking cursor and flickering screen daring you to be original, to create something great, funny, educational, entertaining, inspiring. It’s a tall order, so naturally, it’s hard to begin. After all, you ask yourself, what could you possibly write that might [...]
7 Oct
But the Twins aren’t Quitters…and Neither are We!
You know how everyone’s gushing about the Twins right now–how they never give up, never quit? Yeah, I really love the Twins. Nate does, too. They’re a good team, and they set a great example in a million different ways. That’s why I present the following predicament: months and months ago, in a fit of [...]
6 Oct
LEGENDARY!!!
I encourage all of you to read my blog post from February 25, 2009. I am truly a legend in my own mind.
27 Sep
Pets
I have 38 pets: 2 dogs (Lucky and Finny) 2 doves (Petey and Pedro) 1 frog (Ribbets) 33 fish (8 Rummy Nose Tetras, 5 Cardinal Tetras, 6 Black Neon Tetras, 3 Praecox Rainbows, 2 Boesamani Rainbows, 1 Marble Angel, 1 Gold Veil Angel, 1 Silver Zebra Angel, and 6 glowfish).
23 Sep
Deep…
Actual transcript of a conversation I heard outside my institutionally-gray padded cubicle wall this morning: Woman: “It’s just, like, you know, and she, like, well, and who really knows, y’see, but, I’m just so, and she was just like, and then whatever, but y’know, I was just, yeah, it was weird.” My brain hurts!
20 Sep
Weekend Roadtrip
Nate, Megan, and I took a roadtrip to visit the parents this weekend. It was good to see everyone. My little niece Morgan is too cute, and she’s so good and sweet! I mean, seriously. She is cute! Grandma, Grandpa, and Morgan. Grandpa, Momma, and Morgan. Megan and Morgan. Daddy feeding Morgan.
15 Sep
Dear Lord…
I have a million things to be thankful for. Here are just a few of the big ones: Without exception, my friends rock. They are all kind and compassionate and interesting and funny and smart and energetic and ambitious and goofy and loyal and easy-going silly hearts. Just plain old good people. I am lucky: [...]
14 Sep
A New Post
It’s been too long since I’ve written. Plenty has been going on, but none of it is too exciting. I hurt Lucky while forcing her to cuddle with me, and she had to get prescription steroids from the vet. So that was nice. Finny has been his good old self. Nate and I have been [...]
8 Sep
Duck!
Bless his little red heart, my Finnegan sure does love his damn duck. It’s kinda hilarious, too: this is probably the 9th duck he’s “owned” in his lifetime. I buy him the same one every time, since he’s very particular: he wants the AKC brand–the one that makes the “honking” sound. Don’t even bother trying [...]
8 Sep
Attention, Bicyclists:
I’m pissed off. (And I’m not talking about you, Mike…no worries). If bicyclists insist upon–nay, whine about–being treated just as vehicles are treated on the road, then THEY SHOULD OBEY THE RULES OF THE ROAD AS WELL. You can’t just take up my lane and then run the red lights, asshole.
7 Sep
Acceptable?
Nursing a hangover this morning, I found myself sucked into a TLC show called Toddlers and Tiaras. I could write for pages and pages, but I find myself with one overriding question: has it always been acceptable for our culture to sexualize 4- and 5-year-old girls, or is this a relatively new thing?
5 Sep
September Already?
I’ve had quite a few complaints about the infrequent activity on my site lately, so I thought I’d appease the masses… Here’s something to keep you entertained until my next post (coming soon!): www.peopleofwalmart.com
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