My kids can’t be my own flesh and blood. They can’t have my DNA. If they did, they’d like pork chops. I grew up on pork chops. We’re mostly German, for Pete’s sake. It’s schnitzel. Ja. I hate making dinner that no one–but me–wants to eat. There’s no reason for them to pick at their […]
Category: Mom World
A Word of Caution
Don’t read this if you’re being fragile, overly sensitive, or full of despair. Don’t read this if you need something soothing and comforting. You won’t find soothing and comforting here. You’re going to find facts, as well as some fire and brimstone. I know it’s Mercury in Retrograde, and I’m aware that the economy is […]
Mother’s Day Tribute
This is my first Mother’s Day without any of my grandmothers. Both my grandmothers, Rosemary Porter and Elizabeth Lyles, lived until their mid 90’s. I can’t complain about that. But I do miss their wisdom and their love. How lucky I am to have had such wonderful women in my life. There have been other […]
Waist Not
I’ll be honest. I think my face looks pretty good for 44. It’s got lines around the eyes, and some saggy stuff near the mouth so I’ve learned to work a smile since it hides the droopies. I’ve known for a couple years that if I bend over and look down on something, the skin around my eyeballs […]
The Longest Day
I had said I wouldn’t write anything more about doctors and shots until I had something definite to say, and I’d meant that in a definitely positive sort of way, but hey, things change. The long and short of it: the in-vitro didn’t work. I took the blood test this morning at 9:15 am and […]
Doctors & Shots
I’ve received so many phone calls and emails expressing concern about my comments in previous posts, particularly the last one, about all my blood draws and daily injections that I thought I’d better put any fears out there to rest. I’m not sick. I’m just trying to grow the family. And for me, that involves […]
Avalanche
My guys are missing. Make that two of my guys and my brand new babysitter. They headed up to The Summit at Snoqualmie Pass to snowboard only hours after the pass reopened following reported avalanches, and two hours after they arrived, the highway closed again with more avalanches. Fortunately, my crew of three (Surfer Ty, […]
It’s a Miracle!
He’s still alive. Lima Bean lives. After months of being gone–and presumed dead–Lima Bean the gecko appeared last night in the middle of my bedroom floor. And I screamed. Let me back up. I’d just come back from a delicious dinner at Moghul Palace in Bellevue with Surfer Ty who is here with me for […]
Clap Your Hands
It’s Monday night, the end of the three day weekend and I’m happy. I don’t even know why I’m happy, but I am. And because my good mood is inexplicable–there’s laundry to do, book reports unfinished, house to clean–I thought I’d share a few of my favorite things: 1) Angelfood cake. I love, love, love […]
Feel Like Contributing?
As many of you know I’m a big supporter of Brenda Novak’s Diabetes Auction that takes place every May. She raises an incredible amount of money and works hard all year long lining up items for the coming auction. I’ve just promised her two auction items: “A Week Trip to Hawaii” including air, hotel, and […]
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