And no, it isn’t about porn spam! I’m trying to talk about this without embarrassing shadowkatt. I had something of a meltdown recently upon realizing that: 1) shadowkatt‘s beau is local now 2) He has a driver’s license. I had,…
A Rare Friends-Only Post
I have incredibly vivid dreams. I haven’t normally written them down or talked about them much. I’ll occasionally mention something that I just can’t get out of my head to Sam, or share something particularly funny with him and Katie,…
Stupid Misleading Headline
Teens Experience Homelessness (Alpharetta-AP)—A Georgia church is trying to raise awareness about homelessness by encouraging teenagers to experience it for themselves. Kat Doyle, youth minister at Saint Brendan Catholic Community Church in Cumming, says it’s important for teens to learn…
From Maid to Coach
From The Organizer Lady: YOU CAN TELL SOMETHING IS WRONG—You can tell that something is definitely wrong when you find yourself picking up as a regular thing after others who are old enough to do it themselves. They leave their…
Something That Isn’t Political
Well, I suppose you could MAKE it political, but it isn’t overtly political. HOW COUPLES MANAGE PARENTING FORECASTS LATER MARITAL QUALITY, STUDY FINDS The results suggest that programs for parents-to-be should devote attention to how they will coparent together, Schoppe-Sullivan…
Co-Abode: Single Mothers Share Housing
I’ve meant several times to mention this here, and keep forgetting: Co-abode: Single Mothers Share Housing I no longer remember where I first heard it mentioned, but it sounds like a great idea. Here’s the basic stuff from their site.…
Next Article
Note to self: Next article to write is “How to be an evil stepmother”
Smoking Legislation
Bill Bans Smoking in Cars With Kids I have mixed feelings about this legislation. I remember all too well what it’s like to be stuck in a car with a smoker for many hours, and I’m fairly certain that some…
2003 Review
I did this last year, and it was interesting to go back and read it today. I think one of the things I like most about keeping a journal is the ability to review the past without quite as much…
Spoiled Children
The TAGMAX list has discussed “spoiled children” and whether they exist lately. I think I’m very much in the minority. It seems to me that most of the parents there want to excuse damn near anything their kids do with…