Gonzo Parenting Zine: Volume 2, Issue 1
The new issue includes some awesome writing and photography! We’ve got: “A Tale from the Trail: Mt. Townsend” by Len Kannapell “Confessions of a Failed Earth Mama” by Christina-Marie Wright “Jules, Death, and the Rock/Frog” by Rose Norton “Oh, No – Not More Squirrels!” by Maureen White “The Beginning – and End – of My Fishing Career” … 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
The Princess and the Frog Rescuer
Being married to an animal rights hobbyist takes its toll on a hunter like Mr. Wright. I’d go so far as to say it serves to make him the subject of abject ridicule among the gun-toting Bambi stalkers who used to invite him on weekend outings. I say “used to” because many of Mr. Wright’s … 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
Sins of the Mother: When Animals Attack
I’m hanging all of my hopes for absolution on my daughter’s future career as a veterinarian. Perhaps, through Princess’s dedication to helping and saving animals, I will be forgiven by the animal kingdom for whatever sins I have committed in my previous lives. I’ve always clung to the belief that animals know, instinctually, who is … Read more
