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
My 15 Minutes of Fame
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