Monthly Archives: August 2011
On Appropriateness (and the lack thereof) (and learning not to worry about it)
It’s a problem that’s been brewing for a while now. I’ve ignored it, glossed it over, made excuses. I’ve done my best to pretend that I was in control of the situation, that I was driving, leading and in charge. … Continue reading
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My Baby Is Twelve
Ladies and Gentlemen: Twelve ridiculously short years ago, I was sitting in a hospital room, amniotic fluid dripping down my legs, playing cards with my brother and my husband. Hearts, I think, and I won – though truth be told, … Continue reading
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Tagged birth, birthday, books, daughters, mothers, parenting, writers
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GIVEAWAY!
It’s been a bit since I’ve sat down with this blog, and I actually have quite a bit to report. But, as tends to happen when we are in the midst of things that we’d like to report, is that … Continue reading
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This is the smartest thing I’ve ever done
Look: I know there are more stressful things on earth than a book coming out. Engineers at NASA probably experience more stress than I am currently fussing over. And brain surgeons. And soldiers. And I know that I should just … Continue reading
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