The Reluctant Grownup – Page 306 – Growing old gracelessly.

Happy Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day morning at church. A carnation for me, my mother-in-law, all the mothers who come. Home for lunch. And then I drive away. I’m really sad.

May 8, 2011

I Can Haz Recession Angst, Navel Gazing (and I Don't Mean Oranges), New Orleans

Peeping

I am a peeping Thomasina. I look in people’s windows. Do you do this? I’m not interested in the people – I’d rather they not be there, so I can…

November 9, 2010

Domestic Bliss, Jack, Liam

The Children

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…

January 21, 2013

It Was SOOOOO Long

RG / March 5, 2007

What a wonderful weekend. The husband decided that we should take a nice long hike on Saturday, because the weather was beautiful and we haven’t gone hiking in a while. The plan was…

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Miss Unpopularity

RG / March 2, 2007

Over the years, bosses have asked me to do many things. I’ve fired or laid off at least 200 people. I’ve disciplined probably half that many. I’ve had to tell people that they…

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Weekend Update

RG / February 27, 2007

Oh, I love friends. These particular friends who came up this weekend, well I love them. We all had a great time, they loved the play, our house, my cooking – it was…

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Quick Hello

RG / February 23, 2007

I haven’t much time, but I wanted to give a quick hello! The week, in brief: 2 – Number of mornings I took off this week to get ready for company we have…

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Lent

RG / February 20, 2007

I usually give up something for Lent each year, but I’m having a hard time deciding between the following choices: 1. Chocolate – this is something I don’t normally have frequently, but find…

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