The Reluctant Grownup – Page 107 – Growing old gracelessly.

Civic Responsisilliness

I voted on Friday (Gobama!) In the booth next to me was Ronald McDonald – across from us, Supergirl – and on my way out I passed a very scary looking adult black and…

November 1, 2008

Wonder Women Posts

That’s Amore

Ahhhh, my mama. She’s the oldest child of a pair of good Catholics who birthed seven children they couldn’t afford and would have had more if cancer hadn’t claimed my…

February 25, 2009

Everyday Adventures

Adobe, as Far as the Eye Can See

The lovely thing about vacationing without the children – who I dearly miss! – is how leisurely the morning coffee hour becomes. Santa Fe’s elevation means that the nights have…

July 30, 2012

Sweet Home

RG / January 29, 2013

When I arrived at wee, dapper little Mobile airport from Atlanta, I breathed a sigh of “home” – my first time feeling this way about our new town. The Atlanta airport spun me…

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The Children

RG / January 21, 2013

Liam:”I need a pencil.” Me: “Why.” Liam: “I dus’ NEED it, Mom. Weach it fo’ me.” Me: “Why do you NEED it, Liam?” Liam: “I need it because I want it!” Me: “That’s…

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Having It All

RG / January 17, 2013

This week I have it all – I have too much of it. I’d like to give some back, please? The ol’ work-life see saw has broken at the fulcrum, both sides are…

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R & R

RG / January 15, 2013

“You need some R & R. Rum and Ritalin.” – Dr. Spaceman, 30 Rock I’ve had two busy days, and am enjoying my version of rum & ritalin – a glass of white…

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Mothers in the Legal Profession Roundup, # 286

RG / January 14, 2013

The Attorney at Large declared Uncle – but before that, she was fighting battles on a number of grounds. No wonder she’s throwing up her hands! Alice has us all on pins and…

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