Beast Mom: "I loav you, Mom. You're the beast!"

Relating To Book Characters

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:23 GMT

Question: Have you read a novel in which you related very deeply to the main character? Really saw yourself in him or her? Which book and which character? Was it their inner thoughts that you related to? Their emotions in a situation? Their particular struggle and how they dealt with it? What made you see yourself in the character? (I'm interested in fiction, not memoirs for this question.)

Differences In Perception: Sweat & Dirt

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:23 GMT

C was complaining today because they have their class picture AND they have to run the mile right before it. I empathized with her and helped her pick out an outfit that wouldn't look bad after running. She decided to wear a pink and white floral shirt because it matched her pink and white gym shoes. She didn't want to carry another nicer pair of shoes on the bus. I asked, "Are you worried you'll look sweaty for your picture?" She said, "No. I don't sweat at all when I run."

Chocolate Cake For Breakfast

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:00 GMT

I love this Bill Cosby story. :)

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:00 GMT

Someone tell me if the Chicago River is still green from parade day. I miss seeing that.

Kick Me Please, Or At Least Lift My Hand And Make Me Type

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:27 GMT

Not motivated to write today. Nope, not at all. Not even after my omniscent meatball told me to get to work. Somebody kick me.

Spring = Baseball/Softball

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:34 GMT

Little League season has started. Busy, busy. Both kids are playing again and having fun. This is their favorite sports season. I like this season best too.

My Very Own Talking Meatball

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:46 GMT

I got my very own talking meatball yesterday from the little neighbor girl. She's the best neighbor ever. :) Thanks, H. You're cool.

Where Was I?

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:03 GMT

This past week, I got a liquid nitrogen burn on my hand. And on my tongue. I saw many iridescent blue butterflies. I petted a wallaby when I wasn't supposed to. I touched a human brain. Where was I?

The Omniscent Meatball Joins Us For Breakfast

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:32 GMT

Our little neighbor girl brought over a really funny toy that she got from McDonald's. It's a talking meatball. I'm thinking about going to lunch at McD's just to get me one of those. It's silly and fun. You ask the meatball questions and it "answers" you. There are only 3 or 4 answer possibilities, but I like the meatball's "voice." I also like how it answered questions that my son asked about me. He started off by asking the meatball if mom was weird. The meatball said YES. He asked if mom was ...

007 On Ice

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:54 GMT

I just finished watching the womens' figure skating event. I have to say Yu-na Kim was a pleasure to watch - beautiful skating tonight. But I liked her short program even better. The James Bond act was great. It was obvious she had a lot of fun with it, and that made it super fun to watch. She has a lot of style and spunk. :)

A Mommy Brain Day

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:40 GMT

I had a mommy brain day. For those who don't know, this means I forgot stuff I normally wouldn't. It's entertaining in the aftermath, but during? Not so much. It's interesting how a family comes to rely on The Scheduler. So much trust. So much misplaced trust when The Scheduler is a middle-aged mom. And so much chaos when The Scheduler fails to do the job.

Childhood Fears

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:27 GMT

Every kid fears something irrational. Even adults have irrational fears. My daughter has a particular fear that exceeds even the usual kind of childhood fears. Most kids are afraid of things like the dark, the basement, scary movies, etc. My daughter, however, told me last week that her biggest fear is this: WHEN VENTRILOQUIST DUMMIES COME ALIVE.

Just Something From My Morning Playlist

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:26 GMT

I've always liked this song, not for the lyrics, but just for how it sounds. It was one of the first 45's I really searched for in record stores. The transition at about two minutes into the song was always weird to me, but it works. It's a story, I suppose, so for those who don't like slow starts to stories, just wait it out. You know the song anyway. You know what I'm talking about.

Dreamy Colorado Skiing

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:28 GMT

We had a great winter break skiing with my sister's family. I've always wanted to ski in Colorado, and we finally did it! I have to say that Colorado skiing IS everything I dreamed it could be. The snow conditions were fantastic! We spent several days at Copper Mountain - a wonderful family ski destination.

Used Book Liquidation

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:28 GMT

Calling all fellow book freaks...Elliott Bay Book Company, as you are probably aware, is moving to Capitol Hill. Don't know if everyone realizes, however, that they are liquidating their used book inventory at 40% off. If you are like me, you will head over there, list in hand, before they move in March. I'm excited to see their new digs. I'm particularly supportive of the fact that the new building will be wheelchair accessible.

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