These days when asked to do a guest post on someone's blog I usually decline. Im not proud of that fact----BUT I am proud of the reason why. With 24 hours in a day Ive found finishing my own work leaves me scant time left to love up on these two people: Im always readywillingandABLE to support our Tribe in other ways---Ive just decided rather than tell some people yes and ... Continue Reading
Four tips for flying your freak flag.
Hi Carla, I was going to post this as a comment, but it seemed too embarrassing (I guess I'm not flying my freak flag yet) to be over 40 and still looking for approval/wanting to please others. "Love this message, but somewhat stuck on the implementation. How do I quit looking for external validation when it's a 40+ year habit?" Anyway, maybe others have the same question and maybe you have ... Continue Reading
Living not blogging: birthday edition*
I know. I, too, feel, as though Ive yammered about my birthday coming! soon! for the past 364 days. Ive prattled on and on and on & it's finally here. And, after all that, Ive decided to spend today pretty much in the same fashion as I spend every other. Ala the notion of happiness not being having everything you want---but wanting everything you have. I shall spend time ... Continue Reading
We’ve gots new FREAK FLAGS (Mad Pax giveaway)
We like Shrek the movie(s). We LOVE Shrek the Musical. It’s cute, filled with catchy tunes & it’s a show all of us adore which isnt always the case. The Tornado & I, however, share the same favorite song. The first time we saw the musical she immediately leaped to her feet & sang & danced & shrieked with wild abandon. And it freaked me out a bit ... Continue Reading
Genetics loaded in the gun.**
This is a conversation which started over on my Facebook page and it's one Ive not been able to get off my mind. Actually (dramatic pause) the convo. started long before that. (this is your cue to wriggle around & get comfy in your chair. the post shall be mercifully short but there's lottsa navel-gazing coming your way). I was snarfing sushi and talking BRAVO TV debating political ... Continue Reading
Mindful eating.
Today's post was supposed to be about the Tornado & my new backpacks. (which as I type & read sounds exceedingly boring. those ramblings may languish in drafts forever after all.) After your comments yesterday, however, I decided to trash that preempt that post & answer your mindful eating questions as best I can. I challenge is I dont really know anything. Ive not ready ... Continue Reading
“Mama, you dont like sweets.”
The other day I dropped the Tornado at a friend's house, a few errands (including the bank) & came back to join the playdate. The first thing she noticed as she climbed in the car was the lollipop Id tossed in the cupholder next to me. Mama whats that?! she asked (apparently still mired in the phase where children ask questions with exceedingly obvious answers). I told her how Id gone to ... Continue Reading
Navigating depression (guest post).
Ever since my experience with allergies and depression my perspective has shifted. I *thought* I grasped depression. I *hoped* I was supportive and helpful to friends when they suffered. I learned I pretty much had no clue. Please to welcome my friend, Denise. Her beautiful, haunting words are the perfect reminder how there's so much more to HEALTH than just the physical. Sometimes ... Continue Reading
Thirty days till 43.
For some reason Im really excited about my birthday this year. Typically Im more about other people's day of birth mainly because I make time to celebrate and indulge myself daily. This year, however, Ive been pondering and planning and *deciding* how Ill spend my celebratory 24 hours already. Im not sure if it's because it falls on a weekday & making that WORKfree feels ... Continue Reading
The second wave: UPDATE.
I didnt plan to post today. It's the last day of school & Ren Man and I are spending the day sweating frolicking outside with the kinder-crowd. Im pretty excited as last I heard there will be hula-hoops, Skip Its, jump ropes and dancing involved. Ive been tasked with procuring, slicing & bringing watermelon. After an entire school year with me the Room ... Continue Reading
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