Nancy, Author at UrbanMoms

Movember Move Over

December 1, 2011 by Nancy

Have I told you how many men with moustaches hit on me online every day? Seriously.I NEVER SAID I LIKE MOUSTACHESor 'wife beaters' (muscle shirts- now there's an oxymoron)or men who like alcohol so much, their profile picture has them drinking it or men who like their moms so much they are in … [Read more...]

words for Wednesday- good will

November 30, 2011 by Nancy

"Everyday I pick you up. We go out, have a few drinks, a few laughs, and it's great, but ya know what the best part of my day is? It's the 10 seconds from when I pull up to the curb and I get to your door, and I am hoping you won't be there. No good bye, no see you later, no nothing. Just picked up … [Read more...]

hard questions

November 28, 2011 by Nancy

I have always loved hard questions ~ except for an extended period of darkness where I was running as fast as I could from the truth.I try to ask hard questions of the people I care about and hope so much for them to ask them of me.I can hear my children hold their breath a little - now almost … [Read more...]

being a grownup and peanuts envy

November 26, 2011 by Nancy

Once upon a time when my Godson was born- I went to visit him, to meet him, to squeeze him, to adore him and his mom, one of my oldest friends, who was so 'exhausted' ( a euphemism for other things I will not print- very tough labour). His 2 and 1/2 year old sister answered the door screaming … [Read more...]

( oh so naughty) words for wednesday-love

November 23, 2011 by Nancy

"Don't knock masturbation-it's sex with someone I love." woody allen … [Read more...]

notes on dating – talk to strangers

November 21, 2011 by Nancy

One of the weird things about dating in the modern world is the idea that you end up connecting (or not connecting) with virtual strangers.Saturday night I went on a black tie blind date. I had never met this man and yet we spent 7 hours at an event together at the 2011 Crystal Ball.It was … [Read more...]

10 things you should never wear when you are wearing nothing else

November 20, 2011 by Nancy

I have no problem with being naked. In fact, my children often tell me to cover up. I think the human body is a beautiful thing(mostly). However, I think nudity should never be interrupted by the addition of any of the following things- (This list was composed by a friend of mine 20 years ago and … [Read more...]

it can’t just be me- banana guard

November 17, 2011 by Nancy

I understand the practical applicationI get the design of itI know the shape makes senseBut I still find it hard to send my daughters to school with this.and what makes matters worse is it is too big to fit in their lunch bags. Just can't seem to close the fly zipper. … [Read more...]

10 reasons people stay in an unhappy marriage

November 16, 2011 by Nancy

1. Apathy2. Stigma3. The kids4.Money5. Laziness6.Fear of perceived failure7.Lack of Self Esteem8. Religious beliefs9. Guilt10.Fear of lonelinessThe above billboard advertisement by a Choicago area law firm specializing in divorce was met with obvious outrage. But as a divorced … [Read more...]

the man hunt

November 15, 2011 by Nancy

The other day I was under my bed cleaning and I found something funny.No, not that.Nope, I am not talking about that either.It was this rolled up piece of construction paper.For a minute I thought it might be a sweet project from when my kids were little. But why under the bed?I unrolled it and … [Read more...]