This microwave may or may not be safe – anyone got a canary?
Approximately two weeks ago, the scene in our kitchen was a lot like scenes in any other kitchen where three generations try to find something to eat without killing each other. In front of the microwave, my kids lined up with their oatmeal, behind Husband with his coffee, behind Mom with her tea, and behind [...]
Summer vacation is over – hold your applause, I still can’t hear myself think
In these parts, lazy days of summer have mercifully come to an end. Just a few days ago, as the weather grew ever more humid and children tried to make the last few hours of fun last and last, the rest of us came perilously close to court-ordered commitment hearings. Frustrated moms threatened to leave [...]
Since you asked… how someone like me could like Eat, Pray, Love
Categorized as “chick lit,” Eat, Pray, Love cultivated quite a following several years back. I ignored it, because *those* types of women watch Lifetime and join Jenny Craig. No, thanks. Oprah got involved and I knew for sure I wasn’t going to like the book. She liked Twilight, for crying out loud. Then Julia Roberts [...]
Like I said, my every attempt to enjoy the great outdoors leads to a near-death experience
Kevin first hired me back in 1996 when I arrived in Boston with a whole lot of hair, looking to begin a career. He made an interesting first impression as well. Kevin was blonde, short, refused to smile, and shook my hand harder than a constipated law school graduate. He meant well; I could tell [...]
Worst morning ever
Most moms I know can remember the really bad mornings, the ones that didn’t involve death or dismemberment, but were equally as upsetting. I know I can. Try and beat this. 01.04.07 After getting my children ready for school, I went into my room for my favorite daily ritual: staring into the magnifying mirror and [...]
Symptoms of a dreaded disease
I can’t keep up with all the new illnesses, conditions, and diseases out there. Something that used to require just a good swift kick in the arse, now calls for medication and a support group. Issues previously attributed to laziness or faulty upbringing, are now much more complicated, and adding fiber to our diets won’t [...]
Our kitchen table
You might think just because I’ve got a career, happy family, and blue eyes that I’ve got it all. You might think because I scored an agent and the greatest friends known to man that I’m perfectly content and satisfied. You might think that I have no idea what it feels like to be lonely, [...]
“Who said you were entitled to a vacation?”
I had at least twelve lengthy conversations with my mom before leaving my teaching career to return to the business world. I lived in Colorado at the time. Husband and I wanted to come home to Tampa, but knew that would require her assistance. “You’re about to retire,” I said. “Are you sure you want [...]
How to survive youth sports
These past few months have been great. I can power-walk at the local field without suffering a concussion from random fly balls. I can shop for groceries without worrying that an entire team of ten year-olds will vote me out of the league for bringing granola bars and water for Snack Day. I’ve finally found [...]
New Year’s Resolutions are for quitters
According to the Wall Street Journal, most people promise to quit something in the New Year. Smoking, drinking, and overeating are the biggies. Over 80% of the population vows to quit one of these evils, yet only 1 out of 5 will actually keep the resolution past a few weeks. When you quit on quitting [...]
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