Archive for September, 2009

I am not bridezilla…but I am a diva

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

I guess I kind of understand the whole “Bridezilla” thing.  I remember that my first wedding was all about a million and one little details, and wanting everything to be just-so, and I guess I can see how this could be crazy-making for a bride-to-be…and a nightmare for those who have to deal with the [...]

Read about Mamalicious and TechBoo @ MomLogic!

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

My friend and fellow mama-writer, Rachel Sarah interviewed me recently for an article on blended families that posted today at MomLogic.  Our situation isn’t typical, but we still aim to work it the best way we can for the kids.
You can read the article here.
Thanks, Rachel!
You can also read about some of our adventures in [...]

“Underneath.It.All”…TechBoo, this one’s for you

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

Today on Twitter, Prof. Marc Lamont Hill tweeted, “Listening to No Doubt’s “Underneath It All”. One of my all time favs.It’s one of those joints you want someone to sing about you, ya know?”
Man, do I know.  And you know what?  I am blessed to have someone who does “sing” this about me.
And then my [...]

“End of Life”: Call for Submissions

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

End of Life Stories
postmark deadline Dec. 31, 2009
We’re seeking new essays that explore death, dying, and end of life care, for a collection to be published by Southern Methodist University Press. We’re looking for stories that transcend the “I” and find universal meaning in personal experiences. We hope to include stories representing a wide variety [...]

“You lie!” Caption this…

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

Though I update this blog infrequently, I’m-a have the nerve to post a “Caption This!” contest.  Winner gets a copy of Farai Chideya’s debut novel, “Kiss the Sky”. (Minimum 10 participants by 9/17).
Have fun!
Multi-tasking stats: This blog entry created while preparing for today’s phone interview with Farai Chideya, wondering what I’m going to make for [...]

In which BabyGirl starts kindergarten and totally misses me…

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

Photos courtesy of a school staff member who is also a fellow mama…Thanks, Karyn!