Some days I sit here with nothing at all to say but when I start to type invariably something comes up in my mind and I just write... something.Most days I start just like this, with a mind dump, and I wind up deleting the first half of what I wrote and starting with something … Continue reading nothing to say?
the memory of a 6 year old me…
So far it really has been the worst summer vacation ever. Hot. Muggy. Sweaty. Some how my brother discovered my secret hedge world and has been trying to infiltrate it with his stupid friend. They don't belong in my fairyland! Damnit!Then there's the situation with the laundry. I mean come on mom, how hard is … Continue reading the memory of a 6 year old me…
trip…
A few months ago Mr. Kaos asked me if I wanted to go to Blogher, while I thought it was sweet of him to offer I was concerned about a few items● I have never been away from K.● If they came with me what would they do all day?● I was kind of new … Continue reading trip…
what fathers do…
Happy Father's day all!I hope you enjoyed your day. Since my own dear dad is miles and miles away and I can't be with him today I thought I'd share this little shot of Mr. Kaos' wine and his father.As an added Father's Day bonus if you head on over to the Kaos Family Kitchen … Continue reading what fathers do…
poetry sunday
3-28-07 years have passed my tearful eyes have dried my stoic mood has brightened and though I never wanted it my heart has tendered it only took the rain to show me
mom & dad
I'm not sure what it is about it, but I love this picture of my mom and dad. 1974. The year they became parents for the first time. Back in the day. When shit was real. And my dad was really really hairy.I mean seriously, look at that beard. Look at those locks. He was … Continue reading mom & dad
curious news…
The other day at the end of a post I stated that Mr. Kaos had called with some curious news...Curious news alright...While he was on his way home from Boston he got a voicemail asking if he would be available to go on another business trip...Another business trip? That sucks.When is it? How long?What is … Continue reading curious news…
the scent of stars…
At 17 I would lay by my open window at night or climb out onto the roof below and breathe the warm night air as the scent of Star Jasmine rose up to meet me. It was nights like those when I learned to keep track of my thoughts, my hopes, my sorrows.I would stretch … Continue reading the scent of stars…
10 hours
I feel drunk. Positively drunk, though I haven't had a drop to drink since that margarita (okay several margaritas) the other day.Heady. Blissful. Billowy.Because last night I got what I needed. Needed oh so badly.10 hours of sleep.I went places baby, let me tell you...On second thought lets keep that just between me and me … Continue reading 10 hours
privileged whining
Okay I admit... that last post was a little poor me the super lucky urban mom...boo hoo...I'm a happily married woman.boo hoo...My husband had to leave town for 1 night.boo hoo...My schedule has been interrupted.Well yeah. Boo hoo. I am really lucky. Sometimes I see what I have to complain about and I just feel … Continue reading privileged whining