So, got a lot accomplished this weekend–but oi! So much to do! *  ZoomBoy’s hair has been looking a little… weird over the last week. He had this section on his forehead that stuck straight up–remember the spooge-mousse scene in Something About Mary?  Yes. It was doing that.  Anyway, ZB and I went to get… Read More

So, ZoomBoy is in a drama class, and he had to write a spoken poem. “Do you want to hear my poem mom?” “Sure!” And he said it out loud, and I died, because it’s hysterical. And I asked if I could share, and he said yes. So today’s blog post is written by ZoomBoy–and… Read More

Was a good work day today, and I was working along when I got this text from ZB: Now I know what TSE is. Me: ??? ZB: Testicular Self Examination Me: Uh, good to know ZB: Taking notes was like writing an adult novel Me: Lucky you! ZB: You’re supposed to take a bath first… Read More

Okay, so menopause is around the corner–I am officially a peri-menopausal hag. At least I hope that’s what’s going on. I mean, I’ve had cramps before but the last two months?  Brutal. I had one last Sunday that sucked away half my day. First there was the, “Oh, hey, this feels like a REALLY LONG… Read More

So Squish’s birthday is this week– tomorrow is her party, we’re taking her and her friends out to dinner and a movie, and it’s not much, but it’s all she’s wanted.   She’s such a lovely kid. We picked out her cake today–as always she went for the unusual choice of blue/purple/green frosting (it looks… Read More

So, by the time your kid gets to be 12, there are some stories you just tell by rote, because those are the ones that seem to define your child. Squishy has always been my dessert baby. She is beautiful, smart, easy to be around, and almost unbearably sweet. She grew up in the back… Read More

Hey all– Happy April Fool’s Easter!  Most of you saw DSP’s April Fool’s joke (hint–I did NOT write a book titled Swanky Spanky!) and while some of you were missing the BDSM, most of you caught on that maybe–just maybe–this wasn’t Amy’s thing, and enjoyed the moment. I’m glad.  I’m not a great practical joker… Read More

*whew* First of all, thanks for all the warm wishes, both here and around the net. You guys are all really kind to me, even the people who don’t always agree with what I say. I’m grateful. Second, good news is, we only got Gibby the Chihuahua today, and she’s not staying long. Not that… Read More

Some people can go-go-go all the time, and on the one hand I envy them. But on the other hand I’m like, “When do you… you know… think?” I need quiet in which to think. These last few weeks have been nutsy-cuckoo this way. My only real peace has been writing, but I haven’t had… Read More

* Went and saw Love Simon today with Chicken. We loved it. I cried. We both irritated the crap out of people who were at the movies to see Paul, the Apostle. It was money well spent. *  Took the cat to the vet today. Mate chased her… –Out from under the kids’ bunk bed,… Read More