Sep 21, 2008

Four

September 21, 2008 By
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Four years ago on this day, I woke up at 6am after a fitful night of sleep. I quickly got up, showered and took a long look around our house. I was 38 weeks pregnant, and had to be at the hospital by … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Cordy, growing up, memories


Sep 20, 2008

Memories of Dark, Sleepy Nights

September 20, 2008 By
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As we approach Cordelia's fourth birthday, my mind often drifts back to when she was a baby. I can't say she was the easiest baby, because she wasn't. But slowly a lot of those hard times are being … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: being a mom, Cordy, love, memories


Sep 19, 2008

Haiku Friday: Signs Of Age

September 19, 2008 By

What do I see here?A flash of white on my headSurrounded by brownBut wait -now I seeanother one! White hairs aresprouting everywhere.When did I becomeold enough to have more whitehairs than I can … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Haiku Fridays, me me me


Sep 18, 2008

Attack of the Giant Bug

September 18, 2008 By
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I've always considered myself a bit of a tomboy. But one area I've never been boyish about is bugs. Bugs creep me out, with spiders ranking even higher on the "make me shriek and run" scale.As long as … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: me me me, random


Sep 16, 2008

Meet A Statistic

September 16, 2008 By

Back in April, I wrote an open letter to the presidential candidates, laying out the issues that were important to me and why. I reminded them of how the middle class seems to be slipping away, and … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: big issues, politics, the J-O-B


Sep 14, 2008

Coins Aren’t For Buying Stuff, They’re For Stuffing Pigs (duh)

September 14, 2008 By
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It seems some kids grasp the value of money very early. My mom tells the tale of me trying to trade a construction worker a dime in exchange for a quarter when I was only six years old. Apparently I … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Cordy, money


Sep 12, 2008

Haiku Friday: It’s Been One Year!

September 12, 2008 By

It's been one year nowsince Haiku Friday beganand we're still going!I'm so glad that wecould come together for thisfun writing challengeThank you to all whohave written haiku and Ihope you'll … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Haiku Fridays