The Frenemy
on Nov 15, 2009 in Daily Haiku she gives compliments but they’re disingenuous sugary insults i am well aware that her standards for me are well below her own it’s not subtle - her self-superiority - she wears it like clothes we need to break up my self-esteem’s n...

It’s Alright. If We Were Exactly The Same, It’d Be Boring. And Creepy.
on Nov 14, 2009 in Daily Haiku listening to tunes Dave is the D.J. so it’s only kinda cool Hey Cool Kids: Got opinions? Take an online survey today for a chance to win $5,000. ShareThis...

They’re Just Being Nice
on Nov 13, 2009 in Daily Haiku insecurity convinces me that kindness isn’t genuine Hey Cool Kids: Visit My Etsy Store! Offering simple, hand-made sock monkeys. ShareThis...

15 Minutes
on Nov 12, 2009 in Mommy's Stuff Julia Photos Critters Lucy Yesterday, I was permitted to take Julia home right after the Veteran’s Day program at her school. It was only about fifteen minutes ahead of her usual release time, but it felt like so much more. Life is sweeter when you take away the need t...

Absolutely Delicious
on Nov 12, 2009 in Daily Haiku curled up, quiet, warm like fruit ripening in sun they’re getting sweeter ShareThis...

It Was A Long Ride To School Today
on Nov 11, 2009 in Daily Haiku a smell in my van rancid and foul, makes me gag the source is unknown ShareThis...

And Miles To Go Before I Sleep
on Nov 10, 2009 in Mommy's Stuff Lucy “Sleep now…while you’ve got the chance!” people told me in the last months of my first pregnancy. “You’ll never sleep again!” they warned. And in the first few weeks of Julia’s life, I felt like I nev...

Will We Have Another Baby?
on Nov 10, 2009 in Daily Haiku sometimes you don’t know how much you want something ’til there’s just one pink line ShareThis...

You’ll Come Back To Me Someday, I Know…Probably On Facebook
on Nov 9, 2009 in Mommy's Stuff Videos I belted this out into my broom handle last weekend for my kids. They thought it was lame. So, I searched YouTube for a video of the artists performing it. They thought that was lamer. I think lame-with-the-little-accent-doodad-over-the-e is t...

You Heard Me
on Nov 8, 2009 in Daily Haiku if you have to say that you are in charge, you’re not people know who’s boss ShareThis...