I used to blog at theweirdgirl.com. All of that writing lives here now.
Explosive forces and other matters
So last week was a bust. The type of bust that happens to bubbles where spit and other microscopic repercussions go flying. The kid came down with stomach flu last [...]
22
Today marks the 22nd anniversary of my first date with Keen. Obviously, he did pretty good on that first date because I'm still around. That's right, representing the commitment, bitches! [...]
Everyone wants to be heard
I've been reading this book, I Am in Here: The Journey of a Child with Autism Who Cannot Speak but Finds Her Voice, by Elizabeth Bonker and Virginia Breen. I [...]
Finally the carpet matches the drapes
This past Monday we got new carpets for our upstairs! We've been meaning to get them replaced forever, but you know, who wants to move everything? But we did. It [...]
Predilections of a future cat lady*
[Doorbell rings] Friend: Hey, want to go lunch? I know this is short notice but I was in the neighborhood between meetings. Me: Oh god, yes! Lunch out and human [...]
No resolutions, just tips please
I am having the hardest time transitioning. It's back to a regular schedule after winter break and I am nothing but befuddled. (I also can't seem to type. But I'm [...]
Watch the sparks fly off those needles
So guess what, I got a Kindle Fire for Christmas! Woot! I've been eyeing e-readers for a while but for a long time I just wasn't willing to shell out [...]
Need to put in a little more effort
Last year I kind of hit a wall with the family Xmas newsletter, as you can see below. Let's see if I can come up something a bit more interesting [...]
It’s all good this Christmas
I have been blessed this holiday season with not just one, but TWO ear infections inflicting my son. That's right, TWO! For the price of one. Exactly 15 days apart. [...]
Ba-na-na-na
I would have laughed just like that dad.
Squeezing in a little dessert
Thanks to Duncan Hines for sponsoring my writing. There's no limit to the baking possibilities, so grab your favorite Duncan Hines mix and Comstock or Wilderness fruit fillings and Bake [...]