A New Take On Reading Aloud

My best friend Mint and I were discussing the miraculous fact that I recently finished reading a book. Despite all that is on my plate, taking care of my toddler and general life duties, I was able to find the time to read.She asked me how this was made possible. I told her that I [...]

By |2014-04-06T02:09:45-04:00September 23rd, 2009|Anecdotes, Books, Deep Thoughts, Mint|Comments Off on A New Take On Reading Aloud

Operating Instructions: Anne Lamott Speaks The Truth

When I found out I was pregnant, I had little idea of what I was getting into. I mean, I knew babies cried and pooped a lot and sometimes did cute things like laugh and drool. But that was about it. Needless to say, I was in for a rude awakening. The truth is, nobody [...]

By |2014-04-06T02:09:56-04:00September 20th, 2009|Books|Comments Off on Operating Instructions: Anne Lamott Speaks The Truth

“The Passion of the Hausfrau” – My Sardonic Companion

After I had my son, I virtually stopped reading altogether. I was barely sleeping and eating, so needless to say reading went on the back burner. The only book I seemed to keep reading over and over again was "Goodnight Moon," and it wasn't for my own benefit. I will say, though, that my son [...]

By |2014-04-06T02:10:28-04:00August 21st, 2009|Books|Comments Off on “The Passion of the Hausfrau” – My Sardonic Companion

Why are Children’s Books So Inane?

In the course of reading several children's books, I have realized one major flaw about many of them; they are incredibly boring.Many of the baby board books are repetitive and less than compelling. I cannot tell you how many baby books I have read about the sounds that barnyard animals make:Pig = Oink, Cow= Moo, [...]

By |2014-04-06T02:11:14-04:00July 16th, 2009|Books, Rants|Comments Off on Why are Children’s Books So Inane?

The Adventures of Egreck and Ari

When I was pregnant many concerned people told me:"You know, once you have a baby, you have to give up your cats!""Cats try to kill babies in their sleep.""Cats are jealous of babies. Be careful!"Well, to all those people that were so worried about my cats hurting my baby I offer you this; Exhibit A:And [...]

By |2014-04-06T02:11:45-04:00July 2nd, 2009|Books, Cats|Comments Off on The Adventures of Egreck and Ari
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