Lately Mark has been quite preoccupied with the idea of growing up, and the logistics about how things work in the world. He wants to know how, exactly, does one buy a car, for example. How does one choose an apartment and how does one pay for an … [Continue reading]
Get Off My Lawn
April 14, 2014 by 7 Comments
Ever since I complained about my too-tight-post-vacation pants, my Facebook feed has been full of advertisements regarding the most efficient way to get rid of belly fat, the one simple exercise to rid myself of belly fat, the one surprising food to … [Continue reading]
I Smell Sex and…Tofu
April 9, 2014 by 13 Comments
Yesterday I bit the inside of my lip very hard, so hard I drew blood, and that spot has swollen up in my mouth such that normal chewing has led to me accidentally re-biting it over and over again. At this point I am begging my own teeth for mercy and … [Continue reading]
The Long and Winding Road to Hana
April 7, 2014 by 17 Comments
Oh, you guys, the sun has come out. The glacier in my back yard is shrinking, the boys are wearing t-shirts, and there are teeny tiny sprouts of green coming up in the warmest and sunniest part of my garden. Daylilies, those tenacious little … [Continue reading]
Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy
April 3, 2014 by 7 Comments
I hear that it has been the coldest, longest, grossest winter since 1978, nation-wide. I think all those people who cheerily say how much they love winter are even down in the dumps about it. So I'm a little shy to say that I skipped out on the last … [Continue reading]
I AM Lady Mary!
March 19, 2014 by 11 Comments
Did you know that Bill Clinton is vegan? Probably you did, but it was news to me. Between him and Justin Timberlake I feel like I can make a case to my husband that not all vegans are crazy hobos. Now, how to get them to start reading my Yummy Mummy … [Continue reading]
