Shame And Self-Preservation

Liz's post really spoke to me this morning.  I am heart-sick about what has happened and is happening in Japan.  But, I'll admit freely here--I can't watch it.  I haven't watched the news in days.  I quickly scroll down on the front page of the NY Times.  It's not that I don't care and can't … Continue reading Shame And Self-Preservation

In Which I Don’t Fix It

Being a parent is hard.  I don't know how those of you with more than two kids do it.  I am stretched as far as I can be stretched and I know it is never enough.  Never enough time for me, my husband, my marriage, my kids, etc.  Just never enough. It was so much … Continue reading In Which I Don’t Fix It

Like A Train Wreck

I went on TV yesterday.  Well, actually I taped a segment that will air on TV this weekend about charter schools and why we still have them.  I'm nervous.  I was nervous going in but the interviewer really made me comfortable--I'm not sure this is a good thing, because I think I talked more openly … Continue reading Like A Train Wreck

I Mean It–No More Booty Calls

Got your attention did I?  We have all been in a relationship that went on too long--even though it was over and so not good for you.  But it was easy.  So much easier than working at a real relationship.  Well I am in one of those relationships right now.  With Sugar and junk food.  … Continue reading I Mean It–No More Booty Calls