Tag: relationships
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Maybe We Can Just Call It Marriage
One afternoon, my daughter Mae got into the car after school and said, “Mom, I’m half gay.” I looked at her in mock horror and asked, “Oh my God— which half?” She grinned and said, “The left.” And I replied, “Thank God. If it were the right, it would be a disaster.” In case you missed the point of…
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I Don’t Parent by Committee—Or Shave Other People’s Legs
For the past few years, my husband has bought me sarcastic t-shirts. I have one that says, “Ew, People.” Another reads, “B*tch, I will put you in a trunk and pretend to look for you. Stop playing with me.” And my personal favorite: “Piss me off and I’ll slap you so hard even Google won’t be able to find you.”…
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Our Unexpected Third Child
Most days, I enjoy writing these posts. Some days I struggle to find a topic or even the right words—heck, some days finding mediocre words can be tough! (Ok brain, stay on track.) Most days, I’m happy to see a few visits. But other times, it feels like I’m just shouting into the void. Hello? Is anybody…
Brain Fog & Brilliance 