Felted bowl pattern with welt
I am planning on putting up a pattern in the next couple of weeks for a felted bowl with a welt on the bottom. The felted bowls kind of annoy me when they wobble, so I think they welt will … Continue reading
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“I got a little Jesus Christ-y”
I have no idea what this means. Lawrence said it means he got a little funny. Figuring out their minds is a full-time job, I swear.
Why can’t we talk about it?
I’ve decided that mental illness is the new sex. Hmmm, I probably have to back up and explain myself. There really is some logic behind that pronouncement, trust me. A study was released last week that showed that primary care … Continue reading
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My son’s first engagement
Lawrence told me yesterday that he and his friend Ava are “getting married together” when they’re older.
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“We’re rich!”
I was waiting in Lawrence’s room tonight, as he was supposed to go get his favorite stuffed animals, Monkey and Blue, when I heard him say, “We’re rich!” It took a few seconds for me to realize what in the … Continue reading
Are mentally ill celebrities obligated to share?
I always have a weird reaction to hearing about a celebrity who is struggling with mental illness. I feel pity and empathy, but I also feel something akin to satisfaction. As I said, its weird, at least on the surface. … Continue reading
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How to Minimize Your Chances of Becoming Depressed in College
Every fall I get nostalgic for college. I usually give in to the impulse to sign up for an adult learning class. I think last year it was jewelry making. The year before, we lived in the middle of nowhere, … Continue reading
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Talking furniture
“Mommy, all the furniture in our house talks. I know because my dresser said to me, “Lawrence, wake up.”
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PopPop’s Cars
There are times when your child does something that makes you love them so fiercely that you almost can’t bear it. George is in New Orleans this week, so I’ve been dropping Lawrence off at my parents’ house before I … Continue reading
Christopher Walken’s Chicken with Pears
I don’t know why this struck me as so funny. Probably because he’s played so many really weird guys that it’s just odd to see him calmly narrating his chicken preparation.
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