All the Lego pieces, now defined as "choking hazards" finally get picked up from the floor. I get to hear my big boys' "talking to a baby" voices. A puppy helps a house be a home. Naming a pet is a wonderful collaborative family decision. All 5 of us (1 mom, 3 boys, 1 male … Continue reading The ten best things about a new puppy
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Y, we’re breaking up
For more than 10 years, we’ve been an item. I've used 4 of your facilities in the Capital District, but my usual spot was the Greenbush branch. There had been a time when I frequented the Bethlehem location in the mornings, but since you cancelled the two classes for which I was willing to wake … Continue reading Y, we’re breaking up
How much is that doggie in the window?
I've been stressing about getting a puppy. There were the usual considerations, of course. When? What type of puppy? From where? Added to my dilemma was the criticism I received from a number of my friends on Facebook. Apparently, wanting a dog from a breeder rather than rescuing a dog from a shelter makes me … Continue reading How much is that doggie in the window?
Moms@Work – November
Here's a summary of what I've been talking about over at my other home on the web... I had a print piece published in the Women@Work magazine. Veteran's Day was honored. Plastic surgery and the pressure to remain beautiful freaked me out! I pissed off a lot of people when I blogged about a bad … Continue reading Moms@Work – November
Taking a punch
I began my day on the floor, next to Cassidy, my tears dripping on the softest fur a dog has ever had. That's why we picked her, you know. In a litter of 11 beautiful black labs, she was different, wearing a lavender ribbon around her neck with fur that could only be described as … Continue reading Taking a punch
Choosing happiness
Somehow I’ve come to be perceived as the epitome of the gay divorcée. I’m not exactly sure how that happened, but I think this article may provide some insight. You see, I intuitively do many of the things the article suggests. Life isn't always easy or joyful or simple. What I try to remind myself … Continue reading Choosing happiness
October recap – Moms@Work
I can't believe another month has flown by! Here's some of what I've been up to over at the timesunion.com. First, there was the politics of pasta. Then, I fell in love! Alas, my ship sailed. I put some pieces together. And recognized that I couldn't always do it myself. But, I can drive a … Continue reading October recap – Moms@Work