Do you find your joy in creating? Do tell…
Archives for November 2009
Joy Part 1: Red Balloon on the Ceiling
Sometimes, joy comes in a red balloon.
Is Humor Genetic?
Take one smidge of Kathy Griffin, add a dollop of Robin Williams, then a sprinkling of George Carlin. What do you get? A personal mix of madness, and a loopy laugh track based on… what? I find each of these comedians to be funny, or have, at different points in my life. But my sons’ […]
Why Teenagers Should Have Parties… In Spite of Their Parents
Scared to death to let your teenagers have a party? Don’t be. Really. You could say it’s old hat around here (and I don’t mean my gorgeous $2 estate sale hat), but the thought of any teenage gathering is enough to set the parental teeth on edge, the slivers of gray to pop out overnight, […]
The restorative powers of sleep. (Not.)
Sleep, with all its remarkable restorative powers – to renew, to recharge, to dream. Then we wake refreshed, and begin a new day. No. There are no restorative powers of sleep for me, only restless legs, flailing about, waking repeatedly, disturbing dreams. The morning. Too soon. A knock on my door. It is not yet […]
I'm writing as fast as I can…
Laundry, permission slips, school lunches, art supplies, driving lessons. Another SAT registration. More credit debt. Writing. More writing. Unpaid bills, unopened mail. Researching scholarships, colleges, college visits. Leaky roof, broken mower, burnt-out printer, dying cell phone. And? I’m dancing as fast as I can More writing, more writing, more writing. Another dose to fight anxiety, […]
Boys Don’t Make Passes at Girls Who Wear Glasses
Boys don’t make passes at girls who were glasses. Or do they? Well men sure do! Sexual attraction is inexplicable, elusive, magical, and for some, it’s embarrassing to talk about. It’s difficult to put into words what attracts you – and what you might like to explore and enjoy. But not to worry! Here’s your […]
What’s Your Style?
What’s your style? Style. When you hear the word, what do you think of? Your wardrobe? Your interiors? Do you contemplate more personal arenas – relationship style, communication style, even your writing style? When you say “he’s got style” or “she’s got style,” who do you picture? All types of styles The fact is, style can […]
Sudden Outbreak of Rhymatoid ArtWriteUs; CDC Contemplates Next Steps
“We appear to be seeing a new rash of cases,” said CDC spokesperson Ima Ditz. “Rhymatoid ArtWriteUs is breaking out up and down the East Coast of the U.S., with suspected incidents popping up as far north as Portland, Maine and as far south as the Florida Keys. There is currently no vaccine available and […]
You Can’t Always Get What You Want
You can’t always get what you want. It’s a simple sentiment, and most of us have found that it’s true. Of course that doesn’t change the fact that we want what we want – and some part of us thinks maybe, just maybe, it’s possible. What’s impossible – for me – is to read or […]