I looked at the photo in horror: am I really that old? Later, the answer came: yes, I am. And that's okay. In January I went to a special job fair for moms who are trying to get back to work after off-ramping themselves to take care of their children. I attended Momfair … [Read more...]
Platform 9 and Seven Eighths: My Firstborn’s 10th Birthday
For the last few months, when Kyle writes his age in a registration form or similar, he has been entering "9 & 7/8." Every little bit counts. He is thrilled to be turning 10 today, but I held on to that last eighth of a year for dear life. More than turning 40, more … [Read more...]
Get Off My Lawn
I'm becoming a cranky old lady. Here is a short list of things that I can no longer tolerate: hashtags, group texts, the slightest hint of heartburn, shitty cocktails, a lack of available parking spaces, traffic, being late for anything, being kept waiting for anything, passive … [Read more...]
Look, Ma! I changed my profile photo.
My mother has been nagging me to change the profile photo on my blog for a very long time. Especially since I decided to try blonde hair for the first time last fall. So. There you have it ------>. It's taken a while because I have a lot on my plate and things like … [Read more...]
