Category Archives: humor
Re-Entry Into the Working World
In the blink of an eye, or so it seems, I was thrust into this new role of working mama. I wasn’t but eight hours in and the clichés were coming true – my phone was dinging with emails every two seconds, we were late for my son’s soccer game, I’d left the idea of (…) MORE »
The Blood Test
For over a year now, my son has needed blood work done in order to start immunotherapy, a year-long process that could help with his pet allergy so that we can replace the beloved cat who died last year. I have not been enthusiastic. His fear of needles is legendary, and until recently his vaccines (…) MORE »
Fantasy Vs. Reality, Take 2920*
I loved Easter when I was a kid. My father bought me a wrist corsage. I wore a new dress with eyelet trim. The crocuses bloomed. When we sang, “Jesus Christ is Risen Today,” I got tears in my eyes. I wanted to give my kids the same sense of wonder at Easter. Even (…) MORE »
A Fevered Rant, Brought to You by Influenza A
I am in the middle of a revolting case of Influenza A. No, not just the flu, but Influenza A. Also known as the vacation stealer and the old people killer. We were supposed to hop on a plane for our family vacation today. Cancelled. Until you’ve had this legit flu, you have no idea (…) MORE »
Noises Off
I have to remind myself that it was a good idea to keep our piano in a prominent corner of our living room. On any given day Ellie or Sophia either glide or fumble their way through a piece of music, depending on the complexity and their attention span. There are times when it grates (…) MORE »
I Used to be a Backyard Nudist
I used to be a backyard nudist. My husband and I called it “Nude Scone Time”. Like somehow we could make being nude in our back yard respectable if we used a British tea term. We live in the desert where the temperatures allow for nearly year round “Nude Scone Time”. And in a city (…) MORE »
