Sometimes, all you can do as a parent of teens is sit back and hold your breath.
Archives for April 2010
Naming Conventions: Unconventional Nonsense?
River. Apple. Banjo. Sparrow. Diva Muffin? These are just a few of the odd celebrity names we might come across as we consume our daily pop culture media. What do you think? Would you do that to your kid? Or should I say “Kyd,” as in Kyd Duchovny (Tea Leoni and David Duchovny’s son)? Or […]
Why I Choose to Think Like a Man
The pros and cons of a woman… who “thinks like a man.”
Perspicacity (or, Purse-pick-a-city)
Accessory (after the fact?) No, this is not my bag. Chic, isn’t it? But pas moi. However, I was asked awhile back to divulge the characteristics and contents of my purse. May I say that I would like to do so with perspicacity? May I add that this request comes with a bit of a […]
Weeds and blooms
What you notice first are weeds. Dandelions about to seed. A tangle of bushes at the base of an old post that holds the white mailbox. Aging exteriors Everything is dusted in pollen and overrun, yet it is not altogether unwelcoming. You deem it a place where an elderly widow must reside, living on a […]
Success (My Way)
Defining success is rarely a simple matter.
Listless
What if I did nothing I was supposed to, all day? You know. Allowing myself what I want to do – but not worrying about what I ought to do. What if I set aside my planned tasks, my lists, even my mental agenda – and just let the day unfold? Isn’t considering my options […]
Addicted to Sex (and the City)
Last night I had to face it. The truth. My addiction. I guess as confessions go, it could be worse. So here it is. I’ll just spit it out. I am an addict. Yes – I am addicted to Sex and the City. To the series. The movies. And it’s been going on for some […]
Three Walls and a Cuban Sandwich
You’re forewarned before you even consider entering the room. Your first clue? The red metallic sign on the door reads: BIOHAZARD – KEEP OUT. And that door is shut, most of the time. Of course, when it’s your kid’s room, you have to make an appearance. Now and then. There are the days when you’re […]
Stenography
Typing… and teaching kids life skills.