Monthly Archives: October 2008

See Wonder Women for a whine about having no money.  UNLESS you find that sort of thing boring – and who wouldn’t – in which case, avoid Wonder Women at all costs this week!  But know I feel better, after … Continue reading →

In a fit of thrift, I have whipped up two ice cube trays worth of frozen baby food.  Squash, carrots, bananas.  Ice cube trays are a convenient way to freeze it – then pop the cubes into freezer bags, and … Continue reading →

Once I wrote an opera.   It was the mid 1990s, in California.  I was 16.  I was heavily involved in my high school theatre program – and the band – doubly talented, or doubly geekified, you be the judge.  … Continue reading →

I wanted to take Jack to his first pumpkin patch experience yesterday.  Head to the local farm, pet the animals, buy a pumpkin, walk around the hay, etc.  Come home with a pumpkin, carve it, get all Halloweenish on him.  … Continue reading →

Five or so years ago, when life events conspired to make me very sad, I did a ruthless wardrobe culling and spent about $500 on new clothes.  This was partly for practical reasons – I had dropped twenty pounds because … Continue reading →

Had to follow up that post with this one, directly after watching the Veep debate.  What a refreshing debate!  How fantastic to see two people state their cases, pretty plainly, and argue with one another civilly and skillfully.  I was … Continue reading →

I really shouldn’t waste my time reading idiot commentors on message boards – and believe me, there are idiots of all flavors out there who just relish the opportunity to flame one another.  Maybe they don’t have jobs?   But … Continue reading →

I slip in the door after band practice.  It’s dark in the house, but not quiet – I hear the baby fussing from a back room.  I let my bag slide through my fingers, fumble my way through the dark, … Continue reading →