So I Have This Unsympathetic Daughter…
I might have been complaining yesterday about how limited my life has become with broken ribs, to the point Molly had enough. “What can’t you do now?” she demanded. “What?” To tell the truth, I had to think before I could reply. Read More …
Gratz for the Laughs
Until yesterday, when Frank decided it had been posted so long no one noticed it any more, this was the tattered sign posted on my office door: INTERRUPT ME ON PAIN OF DEATH. I AM ACTUALLY WORKING AND GETTING WORDS Read More …
Two Tiny Triumphs and a Writer Unboxed Redirect
So let’s see… Since we’ve chatted I’ve had my new temporary crown put in, and while I didn’t precisely tap dance out of the dentist’s office, I recovered quickly. Further, the temporary fits so well I only know something’s afoot — or Read More …
Who Said Rashes Aren’t Fun?
I’m starting a new feature on this blog, and it will be more regularly updated than any other meme I’ve followed because of the natural abundance of material. (Note to self: check if I’ve followed any memes in the past, and if so, Read More …
Here’s what I learned this week:
1. That I’ll unnecessarily complicate a task because I like the challenge, though I promised myself I wouldn’t do it last time because of my clear priorities, which were re-established only two weeks ago. 2. That I shouldn’t promise I’ll be back Read More …
Reprisal: A Letter to My Daughter Upon the Beginning of Her College Career
Almost a year ago I ran this post, and it’s remained one of this blog’s most popular. Since many of you are embracing big changes in your family today, I thought to do a reprisal. Back later this week with a new Tarty post. Read More …
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