Get the "F" Outta Here!
That’s right… You know what word I’m talking about. It’s that four-letter word that makes you feel dirty; makes you feel like running and hiding, lest anyone see how uncomfortable it makes you. C’mon, now, spell it with me… F – E – A – R! Confession: I am terrified to read in public. I … Read more
Is This an Intervention?
I had twenty-five days in which to apply for a forty-five day special occasion permit from the Washington State Liquor Control Board. No problem. Two days before the Motherhood: From Egg to Zine (and everything in between) event, I didn’t have a bartender. The morning of the event, I still didn’t know if one of … Read more
Bad Gratitude Monday (Even Though…)
1. Even though one of my acts canceled for the Motherhood: From Egg to Zine (and everything in between) festival coming up on Saturday, I am grateful for the amazing women (and men) who are committed to making it a great show. 2. Even though the three-person belly dance that I’m performing in on Saturday … Read more
The Motherhood: From Egg to Zine (and everything in between) Tour in Chelan, Washington!
The talented mamas of Motherhood: From Egg to Zine (and everything in between) (ME2Z) are heating things up in sunny Lake Chelan, Washington on August 1st! ME2Z is a literary and arts performance tour of moms, grandmas, and would-be moms whose mission is to celebrate motherhood and passionate creativity of women. Pack up your beach … Read more
Kind of Sexy, in that "I-Caught-a-Serial-Killer" Sort of Way
Somehow, Mr. Wright and I switched Palms today. To tell the truth, it’s not a mysterious “somehow,” but easily explained by a “someone” who raced out the door without actually looking at the device he plucked from the nightstand. Ahem. I decided to make the best of it and swipe the drag queen video I … Read more
May 2009 Hot Mama: The Mommy-Muse!
This month’s Hot Mama of the Month is… *drumroll* The Mommy-Muse! The Mommy-Muse, also known as Christy Cuellar-Wentz, is hot because she belly dances (she’s an instuctor, yo, so you KNOW she rocks!), helps moms and dads in all stages of parenthood with her online counseling services, AND she milks goats (and what’s not hot … Read more
I’ve Got a Bad Gratitude (I Hate Mondays)
Monday Monday, can’t trust that day, Monday Monday, sometimes it just turns out that way…Oh Monday morning, you gave me no warning of what was to be Oh Monday Monday, how could you leave, and not take me? Every other day, every other day, Every other day of the week is fine, yeah But whenever … Read more
So, You Think You Can Belly Dance?
As the new year begins, I am more determined than ever to attend my weekly belly dance classes. I’m not delusional. I know I’m not getting any better. The thing is, I am way more competitive and stubborn than I am devoted, and one of my fellow mamas is preparing to shake her hips for … Read more
