Author Archives: The Daring One

Psychosomatic Pregnancy Disorder

I have it. [read more]

Posted in all about me, parenting, save me from myself | 12 Comments

Callous

I stay home with my kids. The decision has less to do with the fact that I have the option of wearing pajamas all day and more to do with the fact that I vainly think I can give them … Continue reading

Posted in childcare, family fun, parenting | 42 Comments

When Elizabeth Edwards is Speaking at BlogHer, I’m a Conservative

At church I’m a liberal. I am repeatedly amazed at the complex nuances of personal political identity and the bizarre need we feel to categorize each other along party lines. This becomes confusing because the way I’m categorized changes dramatically … Continue reading

Posted in blogher07, elizabeth edwards, get serious, women | 65 Comments

Intolerance — The Panel I’m Still Having in My Head

BlogHer felt like an overwhelming success to me this year. I had cute shoes. The conference venue was gorgeous and things ran smoothly and were well organized. People were kind and discussions were thought provoking and respectful. (I’ve got a … Continue reading

Posted in Blogging, blogher07, get serious, women | 14 Comments

Sleep Deprived, Homesick, Happy Airport Resident

My flight has been delayed for 3 or 4 years now and I’m getting to know the many citizens living in this airport community. There’s “Red Cap” reading a book by Vince Flynn, an older man with a mustache and … Continue reading

Posted in Random | 30 Comments

AWL

I promise I have leave but I am away. I am in Chicago. (Yes, that’s Shannon in the video!) And I am in Parenting.

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