Category: It’s all about me
Pancakes and anxiety
I used to make pancakes a lot. Really nice, homemade, fluffy ones — not even from a mix. Nope. I’d whisk together flour and baking powder and salt. I’d make a little well in the middle and add the beaten eggs, milk, and oil.… Continue Reading “Pancakes and anxiety”
When grown-ups get lost
Still unclear how a nice little walk by myself through a park with SIGNS (!) ended so … badly. It’s official: I have the worst sense of direction in the world. To be totally honest, I’m not even sure this map is accurate! All… Continue Reading “When grown-ups get lost”
Breaking the (work) cycle
I’ve been going through a strange period professionally, lately. Sometimes I can’t even believe how much things have changed in the last almost six years since I started freelancing. I barely remember longing to line up work and hustling to fill my time with… Continue Reading “Breaking the (work) cycle”
When summer sports suck
It’s that time of year when parents get panicky about registration forms and deposits. No, not school — heck, school’s easy to get into. I’m talking about the Seasonal Summer Sessions of Sanity-Sucking Sports. While the pain of bringing a child into the world… Continue Reading “When summer sports suck”
10 Questions I Want to Ask Tonight at Parent/Teacher
He’s a good boy, isn’t he?* Is he a good listener? Does he pay attention? (Like, at least as much as the other kids?) Is he keeping up with the work?** Is he being bullied by —–?*** Does his drawing seem above average? Isn’t… Continue Reading “10 Questions I Want to Ask Tonight at Parent/Teacher”
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