It Just Occurred To Me That Sometimes I Am a Bad Wife This evening, for the first time in my relationship with Stewart, I felt guilty for not cleaning the house. In our New Normal, he leaves home every day, works long hours to make a living, and actively engages me and the … [Read more...]
Free Content Jackpot: the Local Library
I'm not sure when the light went off in my head - maybe it was when I realized I had purchased a book that I later decided I hated. Why pay $16 or more for a paperback that sucks and then give it away or put it out in the front yard in a box marked "Free?" You can get all the … [Read more...]
Why I Watched the Republican National Convention
This was an original post for LA Moms Blog on September 8, 2008. Sadly, the SV Moms Group has shut ‘er down, so I’ll be posting my archives here every Friday. I hope you're honored. I am coming out of the closet with my political feelings here, in this space, in a space … [Read more...]
Crack Open The Acorn Every Thursday
I've worked in Agoura Hills on and off for many years, so even before we moved here in June I knew about The Acorn. It's a weekly newspaper that is delivered to every household in Agoura Hills - for free - on Thursdays. Since we canceled our daily subscription to The Los … [Read more...]
It’s Fun To Play at the YMCA
I've never belonged to a YMCA before, but this year I was moved to join because it was the only organization that offered affordable swim lessons for the boys at a time that accommodated our schedule. You can buy a full membership or a cheaper membership that allows you to … [Read more...]