Blink, blink, blink goes the cursor…

Jun 1, 2021 | Latest, Writing

I sat down to write. Like an hour ago. So far, I’ve written a jingle about a blinking cursor. That about sums up where we are.Part of it is I haven’t been on this site for a bit and am legit lost. I feel like Rip Van Winkle except instead of sleeping...

No Shame

Apr 4, 2020 | Latest, Writing

Well, it had to come. Some of you readers have been with me for a while now. You’ve read these random blogs and followed along on Facebook as Jax came home from China, was diagnosed with all the things, and proceeded to grow up into a teenage boy. He’s gone from...

The Answer is No.

Mar 5, 2020 | Writing

So we’re homeschooling over here. It’s going really well, I’d say. We have great people, Jax’s anxiety is at an all-time low, he’s happy, he’s inquisitive, and importantly, he’s learning things that are relevant to his 14 year-old-life and skills he’ll use for his...

Better

Dec 24, 2019 | Writing

I have sucked as a parent lately. Truth. ‘Tis the season for holiday lights and wrapping paper and for mom to be a stressed out asshole. That should be a Christmas carol. “Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the waaayyyyy. My mom’s annoyed at everyone, please...

Grandma Mary

Sep 8, 2019 | Writing

Dear Jax,It’s Gotcha Day, little dude. We adopted you eleven years ago today. I love this day, but this year’s celebration is bittersweet. Your grandmother died on Friday night. Your dad’s mom, Grandma Mary. This year’s Gotcha Day will be a...

Relief

Aug 15, 2019 | Featured, Writing

Johnny made it to his Army base on Monday. Other moms are messaging me tips to survive boot camp, linking me to Facebook groups, introducing me to people who can show me the ropes. It’s lovely, but I’m in a different sort of situation. “Hi Martha with your...