This was an original post for LA Moms Blog on July 28, 2009. SV Moms Blog was acquired by Technorati, so I post my archives here on Fridays. Thank me the next time you use a state-funded service. Better yet, thank my husband. Chances are, his sacrifice is helping to pay for … [Read more...]
My Tortured Beacon
I want to tell you about my friend Robin. The first thing you should know about her is that she is dead. She was 38 when she took a scarf, a white scarf that looked like it couldn't hold a purse, much less a heavy, flailing 38-year-old woman, tied it to her canopy bed frame, … [Read more...]
40 Things I’ve Done
Today is the last day of my 30's. Since my friends have been turning 40 for years, you'd think I'd be prepared for this. Parties and presents and "happy birthday's" are a distraction, and they are wonderful, because when I sit down and think about it, the idea of turning 40 … [Read more...]
As Long as I Don’t Get Hit By a Car
Oh, internet. Dare I say this out loud? (I mean, writing a blog post about something is just like saying it out loud, right?) I'm feeling better. Just three months ago I would not have contemplated dancing, riding a scooter, walking Kyle to school, riding my bike, … [Read more...]
I Was Dreaming When I Wrote This
The universe has delivered several signs to me the past few weeks pertaining to blogging. 1. Dreams about running. Every night. Not therapeutic, exercisey running. The kind where I am barefoot and running to something because I am late and the way just keeps getting … [Read more...]