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Author Archives: elsmama
My Little Girl Can Sing
My sweet youngest child, the one with the IEP and anxiety, shared this with her entire class for Music Sharing Day at school. I think it takes a strong person to sing something so much a touchstone for all generations, … Continue reading
Good information
I found a great primer for genderqueer people and those who are seeking to understand them: I Think I Might Be Trans My eldest has not yet come out to their dad, though this is inevitable – once you change … Continue reading
The Next Installment of Our Story…
My youngest, who recently received an IEP, has found that I was not joking. She is the most charming child – her wide vocabulary gives her an amusing turn of phrase, she is an engaging, lively person, she is fun … Continue reading
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Well. That’s new.
My eldest child came home from school yesterday as I was folding laundry and zoning out to a documentary sort of thing on the Hindenburg. I have seldom had my hand shaken by the Big Kid since the days of … Continue reading
Whew.
I realize (and am appalled by) the amount of time that has passed since I have posted here. Of course, I make the rules, so it’s up to me whether I have to lash myself with a wet noodle or … Continue reading
In which I continue to allow myself latitude to not keep up
I get into the habit of beating myself up over my lack of regularity for posting here. You would think that it wouldn’t be a huge hairy deal. After all, blogging is a voluntary activity. No one forces a person … Continue reading
Things Fall Into My Lap Sometimes
Through association, I’ve become involved in TV. I never thought such a thing would happen, and I am finding it quite strange, and sort of exciting. Oh, and scary. Very, very scary, as I am afraid of not being able … Continue reading
Okay, so I’m not consistent as such…
So, it’s becoming obvious to me that I may not be cut out for regular-interval blogging. I’m going to give myself a pass on this, and remind myself that, while I am not the most prolific writer I know, there … Continue reading
Okay, lets try this again
I know it’s been a long time. Mea culpa. Mea maxima culpa. Beat me with a stick and call it a lollipop. So sue me. To catch up a little: My knee is better. It works. I can do stairs … Continue reading
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It appears I’ve been remiss
Well, damn! Have I really been off since Valentine’s Day? Sigh. Guess so. Well, I guess there have been some extenuating circumstances. We’ve been rushing around a bunch, getting the kids focused and motivated. Not to mention getting myself ready … Continue reading
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