When I watched Julie and Julia I was captivated by many things -blogging and the power of the little person's passion on the Julie side ,- but more than anything- I was riveted by Julia Child's fantastic sense of self, her ability to laugh at herself, see her imperfections and love herself … [Read more...]
9 lives over
Those of you who read about my reader who left her marriage and whose ex gave their children a cat to live 'happily with you at mommy's", and she loathes cats(and he knew this naturally), remember that the first night her second husband slept over at hers, he awoke to find his soft top on his sports … [Read more...]
playground paranoia
Not too long ago, even with the passage of time at the speed of light, my two children were in elementary school. The school was a special place; dingy, old, with spectacular budget cuts but a sparkling and enduring spirit. It had, unfortunately, very modern views on safety.In … [Read more...]
words for Wednesday-speak up
"I was angry with my friend I told my wrath, my wrath did end. I was angry with my foe, I told it not , my wrath did grow." … [Read more...]
10 reasons it is better to be the mom
In response to Shawn's post of the same name but dad version, I need to remind him of why it is better to be the mom. I will limit my response to 10 points because I don't want to overwhelm him.The ten reasons why it is better to be a mom are10) BECAUSE Year one the babe looks like the dad as … [Read more...]
Is it just me?
Is it just me or is this car laughing at me and calling me names ? I am feeling sensitive after Friday night. … [Read more...]
stupid questions
"Was it just me, or did everyone but us look really old at that party?""Does my ass look big in these jeans?""Do I look any different to you then I did when I was in my 20's?""Is that dessert fattening?""Am I too drunk to drive?""Am I your first?""Am I the best?""Do I look tired?'"Can you tell I … [Read more...]
the better way?
I took the subway downtown yesterday during morning rush hour for my annual mammogram. I am not sure which of those two experiences were worse.All of my body parts were squished on the subway. Just two during the mammogram.On the subway there was nothing for me to hold onto and nice smiling … [Read more...]
words for Wednesday-undies for the afterlife
"I don't believe in an after life although I am bringing a change of underwear" Woody Allen … [Read more...]
I bought a ticket to the circus
When Norman Mailer's 6th wife was asked many times why she thought it would be any different with her, she replied "he adored me, obviously, and when somebody adores you, that's hard to ignore".I get that.Did she think things would be different with her, that she would somehow crack his code of … [Read more...]
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