Monthly Archives: April 2007

I bought a copy of The Feminine Mistake by Leslie Bennetts as a resource for a work-related article, but also because I was curious. (The hold list at the library was too long to wait for the work-related bit.) I’m … Continue reading →

As Carl, Idaho, and anyone else who has claims on my time know, in spring I tend to disappear.  I get restless and exploratory and I end up dropping everything to simply be outside. Only work tethers me to my desk, … Continue reading →

I’m safe writing these ’cause I have to pick my MIL up at the train station very soon, so I can’t get too braggy, right? This language thing is fun.  Noah has developed his own unique way of making sentences … Continue reading →

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9CE55wbtY This is a fantastic look at education & creativity. (Yes I am procrastinating!)

http://matgb.livejournal.com/192974.html for an explanation. I don’t write sf and am not a member of SFWA so I absolve myself of having to share anything for which I would get paid, which is good, because I doubt any of you are really … Continue reading →

I admit that sometimes I really feel like I’ve made a mistake trying to be a 3/4 time SAHM. (Well esp. at times Carl is overloaded but that’s another post entirely).  I sort of get bored and then I flit … Continue reading →

Other than cleaning out the front garden, I have not really looked at my land yet.  I’m just not in the gardening mood right now, probably because I feel like I am coping, but just, with the house right now … Continue reading →

This post is a little judgmental. If you are here reading it it is very likely NOT directed at you since the (two) people I had in mind writing it do not, as far as I know, read my blog. … Continue reading →

V. just told me she’s writing a book. About being a nanny and her experiences. I’m not sure I like this end of the lens!

I don’t know what it is in me but I really find it hard to relate to people whose internet handles are things like “momtohedwig” or who have massive sig files with tickers and flashing icons about their kids.  Even … Continue reading →