I don’t like watching people eat live, slimy, crawling insects. In the old days, I watched the reality TV show, Survivor, with Mark. I haven’t checked out a reality show since. I’m not a snob. I just don’t get the fascination. Actually, I liked the part of Survivor where the contenders talked about their families, and I did like watching the dynamics of the groups at play. With each new season, it seemed to be less about interacting and more about eating creepy crawly things, so I lost interest. That being said, I’ve noticed that this blog strongly resembles reality TV. At least I’m sparing you the bad clothes and the smelly bathroom details. Continue reading →
March, 2010
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Mar 10
homekeeping 2
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Mar 10
Homeschooling and Wasbands
Do you remember the classic “Far Side” cartoon by Gary Larson that has the funky woman talking a blue streak to her dog, and it shows what the dog hears? The dog only hears, “blah blah blah blah, Ginger. blah blah blah blah, Ginger.” It’s 2:30 and I can’t sleep. I got up to write and was greeted by a 1500 word email that was written by Mark. Continue reading →
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Mar 10
The Guy With The Alex de Grassi Album
I’m tired of reading about how women don’t like the nice guys. There are nice guys out there. I’d like to like one, I just don’t know how to act around a nice guy. Continue reading →
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Mar 10
Speaking of Definitions
The definition of stupidity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
Albert Einstein
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Mar 10
Lizard Brain Be Damned!
Last week when we were struggling, Pat sent me some timely reminders, which points to the fact that this blog is becoming a communal effort. I hope others are benefiting as much as the three of us. Continue reading →
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Mar 10
The Mom as Dad
“What’s it like to have a good dad?”
“I don’t know, sweetie.”
“How is it being the mom and the dad?” It sucks. Continue reading →
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Mar 10
Due To Lack of Interest
“Due to lack of interest, tomorrow has been canceled.” My mom had a cartoon, with that caption, pinned to the bulletin board in the kitchen. I was old enough to read, and I’d look at that and I thought it was real. I really thought that if we weren’t interested in anything, the world would end. My mom was interested in her job, and keeping the house together. I was interested in Barbies and having tea parties. My brother was interested in Hot Wheels and shooting gophers. I guess I figured we were doing our parts. But that damn cartoon kept me up a lot of nights. Could tomorrow really be canceled? How do we keep that from happening? Maybe that’s why I’m interested (some might call me nosey) in other people and their lives. I’m hoping that if I’m interested enough, tomorrow won’t be canceled. Continue reading →
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Mar 10
Another One Last Try
“Jenny will not go skiing with you tomorrow unless you promise to not talk to her in the baby voice. She asked me to call you and she needs you to promise. Can you do that for her?” Continue reading →
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Mar 10
Proof That I’m Not a Narcissist
I’ve been trying to find an emoticon that equals “heavy sigh”. Yesterday was a wicked day for Will and Jenny. After some serious triage; administering Cheetos and fudge bars and a large dose of junk TV; I tucked them in their beds. I will be spending the day focusing on repairing the damage to their egos and reminding them that life is also very funny even when it pisses you off. Continue reading →
