There are perfectly-staged photos…… and not-so-perfectly-staged photos.Both can be an accurate depiction of Mother’s Day. Truthfully, yesterday was near perfect. The only problem was that it wasn’t long enough. That’s my only complaint, and it’s not even a valid one. Not only did Chuck get home in time to take care of everything, but the … Continue reading »
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When you are told you cannot conceive a child, you begin the process of what can only be described as mourning. A tidal wave of shock, denial, disappointment, anger, and sorrow come crashing into your being, and no amount of consolation can build a barrier strong enough to combat it. You crawl into a dark … Continue reading »
Countdown to graduate school
Classes start in three weeks and my books have already arrived in the mail. I’m about to be a student again. Squeals and anxiety all around. Oh what a familiar feeling! Without divulging all the academic drivel about a degree in humanities, I’ll simply copy/paste a couple of lines from the program description: …the program invites … Continue reading »
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Major and Top Searches
I love how WordPress keeps track of the top searches that lead strangers to this blog. The three searches that consistently top the list are “jennie creates,” “valium and nitrous oxide,” and “boy feet.” (Which is because of this post.) I love that “boy feet” bring people here. What a riot! But today, instead of … Continue reading »
I need to stop saying the s-word.
I don’t know when or why this became a bad habit, but in recent weeks I’ve resorted to blurting out the S-word when I’m tense, irritated, or tired. To be clear, the S-word in this house is stupid. It’s a word too closely associated with hurt, which is also why we don’t use the word … Continue reading »
