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My Receding Hairline
I thought I was prepared. I’d read in several of my books and on websites about post-partum hair loss. During pregnancy, your hair falls out less frequently, which often leads to thicker, more luxurious looking hair. But once… Read More
But Whatever Shall I Wear?
This morning, like most mornings, I stared blanky into my closet as a feeling of frustration crept in. A thousand garments on hangers, yet nothing to wear. Nothing fits. I’m in some strange post-partum fashion purgatory where the… Read More
Warning: Explicit Lyrics
I believe music is good for babies, so I often turn on the stereo when we’re hanging out in Cami’s room. One of my favorite CDs is a compilation of 30 lullabies. Several are well-known, many others are… Read More
Steve Irwin
I’m sad. No, I didn’t lose a friend or a family member. Steve Irwin’s death won’t affect my day-to-day life. But I’m still sad because someone I deeply admired and respected has died. The first time I saw… Read More
Cramming For My Civics Test
In the past, leading up to every election day, I researched candidates and issues and had a pretty good feel for who would get my vote. I did this not only because I’m a big believer in the… Read More
My New Culinary Invention
We are going to be so rich. I just created a brand new dish, and quite by accident. Lee and I had a Mexican-themed lunch at Nikki’s house today, and when I was talking to her on the… Read More
Fighting Off the Crocs
I won’t give in. They’re circling all around me, but I won’t fall victim to their death rolls. They are plastic, they are loud, they are ugly, and – worst of all – they’re so popular they can’t… Read More
Feeling The Love
I felt a warmth all weekend that had nothing to do with the 99 degree weather. It’s the feeling that comes from looking around and seeing nearly all the people who are most important to you gathered together… Read More
And Summer Begins
For some people, summer begins on Memorial Day. Others mark the start of the season at the June solstice. But for me, summer began today, when I cut open my first watermelon of the year. And the first… Read More
My New Toy
I love taking pictures, but lately that hobby had become more of a burden – both financially and in the literal sense. When I was in college, I sprang for a Canon SLR. It was probably the single… Read More
