The Father’s Day edition. King’s Island in the mid-nineties. Dad and I took on “The Racer,” front car. Not exactly the park’s scariest roller-coaster, but for me it was a big moment. I came prepared by wearing my sister’s Les Jesus t-shirt. With the big Daddy at my chest and my own dad at myContinue reading “Self-Deprecating Sunday (25)”
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Meet Colonel Mustard
The chair! Remember how I so badly needed one? It’s finally here! I think I’ll name it Colonel Mustard. (In the LIBRARY with the … oh you can’t see it, but there’s a candlestick behind the chair. Now, I just need more books, Books, BOOKS! Whose book shall I read first in this wicked smartContinue reading “Meet Colonel Mustard”
There’s More Than Corn in Indiana
Transitions can be unpredictable. But the process is kind of predictable, I guess. It’s like the sadness needs to come out of me in order to make way for the new fun stuff, and the WTF stuff of moving into a new house. Let’s take it in fives. Sadness: I cried five times while moving.Continue reading “There’s More Than Corn in Indiana”
Self-Deprecating Sunday (24)
In which the YA author showcases the great and awkward of being a teenager. We just took the kids to their first professional baseball game last night. The Tigers played the Oakland A’s. I’d gone to an A’s game when we lived in California. I’ve seen a Cubs game, too, but that’s the extent ofContinue reading “Self-Deprecating Sunday (24)”
Fare Thee Well
I took down my pictures of my girls at my work station. I’ve had the same photos going from office to office with me for years. I LOVE these photos of the girls because they PERFECTLY reflect their individual attitudes about life. Here’s Eleanor, Age 4 Here’s Maggie Pie, Age not-quite 2 Here’s Magnolia nowContinue reading “Fare Thee Well”
The Wanted Section
So then, just like that (*snaps*), I get a job. Of course I just blogged about the difficulty of the thing. It’s like looking for the TV remote control for five minutes and then as soon as you ask if anyone’s seen it, you’re staring at it. I am 100% excited about this new pathContinue reading “The Wanted Section”
Goonies Never Say Die
I’m pretty sure the Goonies shirt I just bought (Target, $5) is making me run faster. Or Indiana streets are flatter than Michigan streets. Whatever. I am a big Goonies fan. (Somewhere in the blogosphere Michael Stearns is cringing. Bless his heart.) I can’t help it. The movie has it all: teenagers, adventure, treasure, aContinue reading “Goonies Never Say Die”
Self-Deprecating Sunday (23)
In which the YA author showcases her teenage years in all their awkward glory. This one is for all those Disney fans out there. I’ve talked about the weird obsession I had in high school (and into college) with all things Disney here on Self-Deprecating Sunday: my trying to make “The Happiest Place On Earth”Continue reading “Self-Deprecating Sunday (23)”
What Proud Looks Like
Thank You, Karina Mugele, for the AMAZING photos! (If you’re viewing from a reader you may need to click through for the short slide-show.)
The House is Hungover
I always put my jammies in a certain corner of the bathroom floor. I have my coffee upstairs in the morning while I blog. Josh’s feet hang off the end of the bed, which barely fits in our bedroom, so I’ve gotten in the habit of pinching his toes as I walk around the corner.Continue reading “The House is Hungover”
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