A Quick Passing, With A Twist

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Aunt Dot passed away today. She was 84.I received a call from one of my aunts this morning, telling me that Aunt Dot wasn't able to tolerate being off the respirator this morning, and so the decision … [Continue reading...]



Aunt Dot

Ah yes, my great aunt, Dot. You've read stories about her, rolled your eyes with me when discussing her gifts, and fumed in unison over her taunting Cordy. But today, this post isn't about her antics, … [Continue reading...]



Haiku Fridays: The One Semester of Spanish Haiku

Hola señora¿Dónde está el baño?Muchas gracias Inspired by this video.It's time for Haiku Fridays again! To play along, follow these steps:1. Write your own haiku on your blog. You can do one or … [Continue reading...]



Blogsitting

I'm hanging out over at the Queen of Spain's blog today, keeping the pillows fluffed and telling tales of puberty and boobs. Come visit me, won't you?Oh, and thank you all for your help and advice … [Continue reading...]



Girl Toy or Boy Toy?

During one of our bi-weekly weekly far too often trips to McDonald's, I had to deal with the one question I hate to hear:"Is the Happy Meal for a boy or girl?"I glanced at the toys available. A My … [Continue reading...]



Did I Mention I Have A Second Daughter?

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I just realized it's been awhile since I wrote about Mira. Did you forget about her? She's now four months old - can you believe it?I'm a little behind on things right now. This past week has been … [Continue reading...]



It’s A Bird, It’s A Plane, It’s Haiku Friday!

Facebook, Bill and all,Breastfeeding is not obscene.It's only a boob.Little infant dearWhy must you choose to cry whenI have a deadline? (Seriously. Do babies have a sixth sense to determine when we … [Continue reading...]