“My Dad has a Yacht of Girls”
Curlytop and Snugglebug have made great strides in their language development since we first consulted with a speech therapist over three years ago. Still, there are some words they use which can only be understood by family; and Curlytop still serves as a Snugglebug-to-English translator all too often. Music Store Bob’s wife, Brenda, watched the … Read more
New on My List of Cool Places
SweetRiver Bakery. Deliciously funky, amazingly friendly management, excellent service and a wonderful menu. What’s more, Mr. Wright’s band, Waterdog, is performing at this very minute in the courtyard. Also – and this is important – beer, wine, and superb coffee. Near Pateros? Head on down!
Tokyo Breakfast
I had no problem finding seemingly vegan food at our hotel’s breakfast buffet. Photo (clockwise, from top left): miso soup, fresh pineapple and kiwi, coffee (thank God), roasted potatoes with carrot and squash, rice, an assortment of Japanese pickled things including lotus root Mr. Wright and I are going to tidy up our room and … Read more
It’s October. Let’s Talk About Breasts!
It’s October. Let’s Talk About Breasts! October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and everyone is talking about breasts. That’s a good thing. Breast cancer is an ugly disease, and a cure needs to be found. Frankly, though, I’m not a huge fan of my own breasts. I’m not saying they’re a bad set, as … Read more
Mommy Masochism: Piece of Cake?
What kind of an insomnia-plagued masochist would work through the night, forgoing sleep and the promise of sweet dreams, baking and decorating custom cakes for four children who probably aren’t as interested in the cakes’ appearance as in the cakes’ taste? A mother; that’s what kind of masochist. The closure of Beebe Bridge delayed the … Read more
Everything I Need to Know About Motherhood I Learned from Animal House
Raising kids is like living in a frat house. There are too many all-nighters, there’s never enough coffee or Top Ramen, the toilets are never clean, it’s no surprise if someone is puking, and you never know who is going to be in your bed when you wake up. I find myself falling back on … 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
