Bad Gratitude Monday: Someone Stole My Car, and All I Got Was This Lousy Blog Post
It was an eventful weekend, readers. Friday night, the Gonzos were supposed to have dinner at my parents’ house. It was a Big Deal, because we were going to meet my older sister for the first time, ever. In spite of this event being a Big Deal, we were running late, as usual. At 5:42, … Read more
Bad Gratitude Monday: WEEDS
That’s right – I said it. I’m grateful for weeds.Ordinarily, I try to ignore them. I tend to adopt a “live and let live” principle, and I’ve even been known to opine weeds are just flowers that no one wants. Unfortunately, Mr. Wright does not share my opinions. So, this morning, I took an antihistamine … Read more
Bad Gratitude Monday: A Fearless Kid
I spent the summer of 1994 in the library at Fairchild Air Force Base, where Pockets’s dad was stationed, because I was 19 years old, enormously pregnant, and on a quest to read every book on pregnancy and childbirth that the United States military saw fit to stack on its shelves. Plus, the library was … Read more
Bad Gratitude Monday: Family Treasures, Poetry & Cutter Racing
Did y’all know I’ve written a little poetry in my time? Well, I have. You can stop laughing, now. The thing is, I never had a gift for rhymed verse, though I wanted to. I totally wanted to rock that ABAB or ABBA or ABCBA rhyming scheme, but I actually sucked at it. I like … Read more
Bad Gratitude Monday: About That Haircut…
When last you saw me, perhaps I looked like this: I’m pleased to report that I got a haircut and did not walk out of the salon, cringing. The barber wasn’t in, though, so the ‘stache remains: Just kidding. I was feeling a bit left out at Cantina’s second annual Mustache Fiesta. I didn’t win … Read more
Bad Gratitude Monday: School Days with Curlytop
Curlytop is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get. Some days, she wakes up like a lightning storm, all flashes of anger and tantrums. Other days, like today, she’s full of wit, smiles and playfulness. She was excited to go out and wait for the school bus today. She … Read more
Bad Gratitude Monday: Thanks for the Global Warming, Mr. Gore!
Last Monday, due to the holiday, both the school and the daycare were closed. Fortunately, the weather was glorious and most of the snow had melted. I took Curlytop and Snugglebug to the Japanese garden for a little run-around-a-lot-because-Mommy-wants-us-to-take-a-nap time. For once in my life, I had my camera with me and planned on posing … Read more
Table for One, Please…
Remember when I urged all of you mamas to break into spontaneous conversation about parenthood with any fellow mama you might bump into? I did that today. With Mr. Wright out of town and the kidlings safely deposited in institutions of glorious education, I slipped into a new-ish Pan Asian restaurant for lunch. Alone. I … Read more
Christmas in Montana
We’re doing Christmas this year at my sister-in-law’s home in the Yaak Valley of Montana. Christmas in Montana was supposed to happen last year, but a sudden blizzard prevented most of the family from making the trip. The Lord blessed us with good roads this year, so we were able to spend Christmas here: … Read more
Bad Gratitude Monday: I Know Who Stole the Cookies from the Cookie Jar
I haven’t done a Bad Gratitude Monday for a while. That doesn’t mean I haven’t had anything to be grateful for. It just means I’ve been distracted. Today, I’m grateful for the innocence and honesty of toddlers. In the span of five quiet minutes, Curlytop and Snugglebug managed to sneak every single cookie left over … Read more
The Best Thing About Being a Blogger is…
… the amazing people I get to meet. When I found myself planning to be in San Diego, California for the National Association of REALTORS conference I sent a tweet to Opus_6, an amazingly strong conservative blogger (who does her thing here), telling her that I was going to be hosting an 80s party for … Read more
(Funny) Dreams from My Grandmother
While going through suitcases and boxes full of Grandma’s photos, many from the 1930s, my aunt and I happened across poetry written on the back of shopping lists, humorous compositions scrawled into a stenographer’s notebook full of financial notes, and more treasures that revealed to me a woman whose sense of humor I did not … Read more
Bad Gratitude Monday (Adoption)
Today, I’m grateful for the adoption of our two youngest ones, which was finalized on September 22, 2009. Please welcome Lilliana AnnMarie (Curlytop) and Symphony Sinclaire (Snugglebug) to our family, officially! Remember when you helped name them? What are YOU grateful for today?
Glenn Beck to Get Key to Mount Vernon, Washington – and the Haters Keep Comin’
Glenn Beck, you’ve just pissed off every liberal in America! What are you going to do next? I’m going to go on home and get myself a key to the city! The mayor of Mount Vernon, Washington (only a hop, skip and a jump from where The Gonzo Mama hides in her bedroom, with all … Read more
Bad Gratitude Monday (Wednesday Back-to-School Edition!)
Whew! I know you darlings didn’t actually expect me to post Bad Gratitude Monday on MONDAY this week (or any other week, for that matter – it’s rarely posted on Monday)! So much to do, so much to buy, so much to stress over… Melody Beattie has a wonderful quote about gratitude, and it’s very … Read more
My Wisdom is Not Wasted, but I Am
The Riot Mama asked me to give her some of my sage wisdom for her piece, “The Haggard Mommy’s Guide to Going Out.” Oh, Sister, do I have some advice for you. Anyway, take a look at her hilarious piece, which is sure to elicit a chuckle, a gasp, and choruses of “Yes! Absolutely!” Gratitude … Read more
Bad Gratitude Monday (Gratitude from the Road)
I’m on the road today, posting from the passenger seat of my very full Expedition. We’re headed to Washington State University for Princess’s orientation. See the pic of my full car? It’s tough to think that our car will never will this full again. *sniffle* What am I grateful for? Let’s see… 1. 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
Bad Gratitude Monday (on Friday)
It’s taken me all week to get to my gratitude post. I suppose I’ve been overlooking small, daily gratitude opportunities in my manic scramble to organize the upcoming Motherhood: From Egg to Zine (and everything in between) show, but yesterday, I got my gratitude socks knocked off, and I couldn’t put off the weekly gratitude … Read more
…But My Hair Would Never Look That Good
She tethered the two dogs to the crosswalk signal and unfolded her cardboard sign. “Hungry. Please help, and GOD BLESS!” read the black hand-lettering. Her black t-shirt was bedazzled, rhinestone-esque gems arranged in the outline of a giant safety pin. The jeans on her slim legs were faded but not tattered. She’d taken care in … Read more
