Archive for the ‘Intermission’ Category

Well. Here I am…again…after 2 weeks away. Sorry ’bout that. Between being knee-deep in a blur of damask, DJs, swirls, florists and other wedding planning, and then being out of commission for 4 days with a seasonal bug I’m way behind the eight ball. What’s hard about blogging again for the first time since a [...]

Many of my friends (including some of my best single parent pals and readers) have asked how I’m handling this whole getting remarried situation. Well, I’m so glad you asked. Or that some of you asked. I swear someone asked me…or did I imagine it? Never mind – I’m a-gonna tell you anyway in this month’s [...]

I’ve had the benefit of being part of my local blogging group, Pittsburgh Bloggers, for the last 2 years, plus a newer mom bloggers group in the area. With Pittsburgh Bloggers, we meet quarterly at a watering hole down by PNC Park for drinks and conversation (and, ironically, no blogging). It’s been a great way [...]

Tomorrow I’m off to a conference in the City by the Bay. More importantly, I’m going to meet a few of my favorite West Coast bloggers for the first time ever! I only have one afternoon and evening free, but I’ll take any opportunity I can to meet these very cool people. Will write an [...]

The other night we were driving over to my parents for dinner and T-Rex said to his sister, “Hey, Drama Girl, is my nose bleeding?” She responded that no, his nose wasn’t bleeding. I asked him why he thought his nose was bleeding — he’s had one nose bleed that I can recall in his [...]

This is Part II of my grand love story. At least in my mind it’s grand, so read on! It turns out FlyBoy did check my blog out before going away; however, not knowing this at the time, I was certain he was less than enthused at the idea of meeting me. As all my [...]

Boy, there seem to be lots of lists flying through the cybersphere these days — lists about where you’ve traveled, where you haven’t traveled (loser!), what you’ve done with your life so far, what you haven’t done (get a life!), the six things you’d want your dog to answer if he could speak, etc. I’ve ignored lots of requests [...]

With the terrific and terrifying “V Day” upon us later this week (and you can take your pick as to which category it falls into), I thought it appropriate to highlight the book I just finished reading: Manslations: Decoding the Secret Language of Men. Manslations is written by none other than fellow blogger/comedian/actor and all [...]

A few weeks ago The Inspired Writer, who’s quite inspiring to read herself, pointed me to a blog she follows: The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin. I’m quite happy with my life, but I’m finding Gretchen’s posts interesting and, as you might suspect, postive reinforcement for what I already know. Her recent post on perceptions and watching characterizations [...]

I couldn’t let Ann Coulter’s latest rants about single mothers escape without response…but instead of ranting right back, I tried to respond like any good parent would: with love. And advice. Lots and lots of unrequested advice. Read more and share your words of wisdom with Ann in this month’s Dinner for One at The [...]