had me a blast

So, it’s Summer. I thought maybe I should write something here, since I haven’t been writing much lately. Work is busy, kids are nuts, I’m an idiot, what else is new? Anyway. Here’s something for me to talk about this summer: I’ve made up my mind to lose 20 pounds by Labor Day. I want […]

Dancin’ by the Nile

My son just said “Who’s Steve Martin?” “A comedian. Been in tons of movies. Writer. TV shows.” “Any movies I’ve seen?” “Cheaper by the Dozen, Father of the Bride.” (Two that I know he’s seen because we watched them together). “Anything else?” me, BRILLIANT – here, watch this! Him: “Mmm, okay. Thanks. I think I’ll […]

Guys like to blow shit up

Again, this morning, for about the ninth time in a week, my son and I blew up at each other. (Yesterday was the exception) On the one hand, I feel like he is deliberately baiting me by saying or doing things that I’ve already made clear are not acceptable. On the other hand, it is […]