Category: The Poorhouse
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Suckfest
It’s 9:21. My house is a disaster. Most of my laundry is undone. That that is done is in piles in the basement. Because, you know, it’s helpful for all of us to have to run down there every time we need a pair o’ tushie huggers. Exercise and all that, right? Anyway, I’m tired. I…
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The Single Momma Sorority
I haven’t showered since Thanksgiving (yes, of 2011, smartasses). I showered that morning, then I took a pass the next day as the kidsters and I were just planning a day of bouncing around the greater suburban Philadelphia area visiting cousins. Then later that night … the cough. The evil cough. The ex took the…
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Talkin’ turkey (not a cooking post — really, what were you thinking?)
Today I’m thankful for: 1. Waking up with the Irishman instead of waking up alone on Thanksgiving. 2. A gorgeous morning. A detour through Valley Forge Park on the way home. Scenery that still takes my breath away even though I’ve seen it a million times. My own “secret corner” of the park. 3. Just…
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Wisdom from the Bread Line
First off, everyone, thanks for the great big sloppy outpouring of love after my last blog entry. I know it all sounds pathetic and I certainly felt pathetic for a while but that seems to have passed for the most part. I really, really hate people feeling sorry for me, even though, yes, I had…