I was ready to wrap my daughter in shiny paper, slap a bow on her head, and ship her off to another family by way of FedEx today. Her antics in church resulted in my having to yank her from the pew and quarantine us in a separate room. She kept yelling "ELLA POTTY" and I didn't want people to think ... » Learn More about THIS is Why Parenting is So Hard
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Calling All Weirdos
You ever pay attention to the search terms that result in people stumbling aimlessly upon your blog? I really haven't given them much thought...until today: How to establish yourself as a rapper. Finally, Kanye West is reaching out for help! It's his lucky day because I wrote a post about ... » Learn More about Calling All Weirdos
NaBloPoMo Me, Baby
Is it just me or does that sound dirty: NaBloPoMo? Just me, huh? I'm taking the plunge, people. I've signed on to participate in my very first BlogHer's writing challenge. This month's theme, risk, is one that I'm taking seriously. I'm doing all kinds of risky stuff. I didn't brush my hair ... » Learn More about NaBloPoMo Me, Baby
Inventions That Can Bite Me
I'm on the warpath today, friends. In the last 48 hours I have experienced such frustration with what most us of would consider "advancements" in technology, that I'm ready to throw in the techy towel. * Captcha. ENOUGH of this shit: I'm not a robot, I'm just not a human magnifying ... » Learn More about Inventions That Can Bite Me
I Got a Fever
If you're a fellow SNL groupie, you remember the epic "Cowbell" skit with Will Farrell's gut and Christopher Walken. If not, let me break you off a small piece of this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjsUf_oIgp0 Hilarious, right?! Unfortunately, the cowbell can't cure my fever. And no, I am ... » Learn More about I Got a Fever