Earlier this week, we began construction on an addition to our house. Short term, it means a new office for me, and a sunroom and deck for the family. Middle-to-long term, it will help with resale when the time comes to move my little band of mischief-makers.
There are a lot of unknowns, unexpecteds, and uncontrollables.
Continue reading Diggy Diggy Hole: February 2020 Month in ReviewI wrote a hit television show. Critically acclaimed, even.
One small problem — Continue reading The One Where I Write a Hit Television Show
Both times I gave birth, I did not fall in love with my children right away. Maybe it was the drugs, or the hormones, or the exhaustion, or some form of shock, or some combination of those, but it took a while for my heart to catch up with my head. I wanted to be one of those mothers who cooed and snuggled and felt that some form of destiny had been fulfilled in one messy whoosh. But I was more “Oh. Babies. Cool. Can I hold them and sniff their heads?” Continue reading Here Be the Mighty Yawp! or I’m Done. It’s Time to Start.
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