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Category Archives: Family Life
My Glass Is Half Full
At about 9:00 p.m. this evening, my husband walked in as Ellie and Henry were running around wildly. Molly was snoring on the couch. He had the opened mail in one hand, and as he walked into the kitchen, he … Continue reading
Bizarre Parenting Moments: The Old Lady and the Elevator
You know those moments when your whining, crusty, adorably mismatched family gets in the elevator with an old person and you know it can go one of two ways? No? Well it can go like this. Elderly neighbor is enchanted, … Continue reading
Explaining The Lady From Dubuque
During the intermission from The Lady From Dubuque, my husband, a comedy writer, asked me about Edward Albee and his works. In general. I believe he said: “What the hell is this?” The play opens with Sam (Michael Hayden) asking … Continue reading
Posted in Event, Family Life, New York City Living and Coping
Tagged Edward Albee, Playtime!, Realism, The Lady From Dubuque
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Wordless Wednesday: Where Have I Been?
This past New York winter–mild, erratic, flighty–was still winter. And all that comes with that–the boots, gloves, dirt salted floors, early darkness and staying inside as much as possible–put me a little off these past few months. More than usual. … Continue reading
The Mind Has Its Battles Too
One need not be a chamber to be haunted.. -Emily Dickinson I am in a small and selfish place right now. It is quite familiar to me. That’s what eating disorders are like. They make you think only of yourself and … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, It's All About Me, New York City Living and Coping
Tagged anorexia, body image, bulimia, eating disorder, parenting, recovery
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This Is (Not) a Love Song
I am linking up with These Little Waves and Mama Wants This for a sublime linky.
Wordless Wednesday: Looking Back at Little Ones (and Long Hair)
I spent a bit of time tonight going through pictures on iPhoto. I became very nostalgic: I recently cut my hair short and I am missing my long hair. And also, my children are growing up quickly–they are kids now … Continue reading
Getting It Done
This is the where. Truly, I don’t know how. So many reasons why. I linked up with These Little Waves and Mama Wants This
The History of Sleep
Our first daughter was such a good sleeper that upon hearing how she slept through the night at six weeks, a stranger warned us not to repeat that to other new parents; we would be hated and resented. Like youth, … Continue reading
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