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Lesions and Masses and Nodules. Oh, My.
I’m scared. About a month ago, I went to my doctor and complained once again about my abdominal pains. I don’t get them often, but when I do, they can be unbearable. I had talked to her about it before, … Continue reading
Posted in fears, health, hope, life, news
Tagged fear, gallbladder, gallstones, health, hope, irrational fears, kidney mass, life, lung nodules, worst-case-scenario
108 Comments
Donna Day 2013. Let’s Do This.
Today is Donna Day. You may already know what that means, or this may be the first time you’ve heard of it. If you don’t know who Donna is, then you have a LOT of reading to catch up on. … Continue reading
Posted in Family, hope, inspiration, kids, life, love, making a difference
Tagged blissfully bald, cancer sucks, Chicago, Conquer Kids Cancer, Donna Day, Donna's Good Things, family, gratitude, hope, kids, life, love, Mary Tyler Mom, pediatric cancer, St. Baldrick's
14 Comments
Content Loves the Silence
I apologize. This was supposed to be brief, but it turned into something else. It happens. I hope you’ll still read on. My boy is about to leave for the holiday break to spend time with his sperm-donor of a father. … Continue reading
Posted in blended family, controversial, Family, fears, holidays, hope, inspiration, kids, life, love, parenting
Tagged Absent parent, domestic abuse, family, gratitude, holidays, hope, irrational fears, kids, life, love
26 Comments
I Am 32 Flavors and Then Some.
I am a very opinionated and open-minded person. (WHAT?! Stop the presses! No way! Sorry. I had to include some sarcasm.) If you’ve ever read my blog, or visited my facebook page, then you probably already know that. I can … Continue reading
Posted in controversial, Family, fears, hope, inspiration, kids, life, love, music, news
Tagged Ani Difranco, equality, feminism, gun control, hippies, life, love, open-minded, opinions, paganism, pansexuality, pantheism, pink boys, pro-choice, racism, tree-huggers, wicca
15 Comments
My Tale of Baldness, Bliss, Magic, and Cheese Sandwiches.
I’m bald. Well, mostly bald. I was bald 4 weeks ago. Someone took an electric razor to my noggin and sheared me like a sheep. Balder than the day I was born. It was one of the most rewarding things … Continue reading
The Coming Adventures of a Soon-to-be Baldie
I’m going to be in Chicago 5 days from this very moment getting ready for the Donna’s Good things St. Baldrick’s event. Then I’mma be bald shortly after that. Yikes. Not to mention all of the awesome peoples I’ll be meeting! … Continue reading
Posted in Family, hope, inspiration, kids, life, love, making a difference
Tagged blissfully bald, Chicago, Donna's Good Things, family, gratitude, head exploding from joy, hope, kids, life, love, Mary Tyler Mom, pediatric cancer, St. Baldrick's
22 Comments
Kids With Guns.
I want to give you all fair warning that this post is a bit of a rant, and it is about a controversial topic. I apologize for anyone who takes offense, but I do not apologize for my feelings or … Continue reading
Posted in controversial, death, Family, fears, kids, life, news, parenting
Tagged Absent parent, Chardon Ohio Shooting, Columbine, family, guns kill people, lazy parenting, life, school shooting, TJ Lane, tragedy, violence
36 Comments
Love, Inspiration, Hope and Donna.
I was at the boys’ school today, helping out in the library, when I heard one of the middle-schoolers practicing their flute out in the hallway. The sound of instruments being tuned up or practiced always makes me nostalgic for … Continue reading
Posted in death, Family, fears, hope, inspiration, kids, life, love, making a difference
Tagged blissfully bald, dancing, Donna's Good Things, family, gratitude, hope, Katy Perry Firework, kids, life, love, making a difference, Mary Tyler Mom, pediatric cancer, pumpkins, St. Baldrick's
35 Comments
The Heartwarming Holiday Hipster Brunch of 2011: Part Two
I promised you guys the second half of this story, and I don’t break promises. If you haven’t already, be sure to read Part one here. Alright, now that you’re all caught up, ladies and gents, please to enjoy The Heartwarming … Continue reading
Posted in blended family, Family, holidays, inspiration, kids, life, love
Tagged bacon, blackberry pie, Country Crock, family, food, gratitude, gremlins, hipsters, holiday brunch, holidays, kids, life, love, shit ton of mac n' cheese
11 Comments
Dear AT&T: You Suck. Thank You.
Annoyed. That’s how I’m feeling right now. Really annoyed. I started this blog in hopes of writing something every few days, and I haven’t really accomplished that for a couple reasons. One is because I can’t seem to find the … Continue reading
Posted in inspiration, kids, life, Uncategorized
Tagged at&t sucks, family, kids, life, nature
12 Comments