“Words that Sound Normal to Us, but Not to Others” – Please Help Detric!
Note: I am posting this week’s Gonzo Mama column a couple days early, in order to help publicize the opportunity to help a young local cancer patient this weekend at the rodeo. One of my e-friends, Mindi Finch, posted this tweet on Twitter: “Words that sound normal to us, but not others: ‘Go ahead and … Read more
Bad Gratitude Monday: I’m Alive. You? Happy Memorial Day!
Poor Gonzo Mama spent the last week in bed with a nasty bacteria that caused her to have pneumonia and collapsed lung tissue and all manner of nastiness. I’m telling the story over on Jaren’s blog. Thanks to the healing provision of the Lord and some high-powered antibiotics, I’m up and running again. If that’s … Read more
Someday, I Won’t Be Here To…
Dear Mr. Wright and kids: In the event of my untimely demise or incapacitation, I am leaving the following list of instructions. Put them in a safe place – you’ll need them. 1. The toilet paper roll is held in place by a spindle. When one roll is empty, you may replace it with a … 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
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
The Center for Disease… whatever.
I am pleased to inform you that my family has survived the wretched Flu Epidemic of 2008. Hmm? What’s that? You say you didn’t hear there was an epidemic? Did you miss it on CNN? I’ll recap: Monday AM – Two year-old, Snugglebug, begins projectile vomiting. Monday PM – Three year-old, Curlytop, joins her sister. … Read more
