Angela’s Top Ten At Ten:I don’t stay up late often. Mostly because I really, really love to sleep, also because kids under four…do not. But here I am, up late at night on the day I wanted to get this blog done because Benji would not nap today and Bill has abandoned me for sunnier … Continue reading TOP TEN AT TEN!

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A lot of people don’t know this but I got Toby in 2007 from who I thought to be a reputable breeder. Turns out they weren’t so reputable and although I don’t think it was a puppy mill per say, mom wasn’t on site and that’s always a red flag.In any case, the day after … Continue reading The Greatness Of Our Fur Babies

The sun is softer in winter. It doesn’t have the heavy heat of mid-summer when the sun obliterates anything but the strongest green survivors. Or cacti. It’s all cool breezes and warm sun-kisses on the bare branches of my willow tree. The leaves are really dropping around here right now – the wind will kick … Continue reading How High Is Your Dung Hill? Or, Being Grateful for Being 10% Happier

Well color me amazed slash inspired. I made it to one yoga class this week, despite Bill being off all week. It was actually a Barre class because I came way too early for the class I was supposed to go to but it’s good I did BECAUSE…hang with me I’m getting there…I met an … Continue reading Being Strong Like Tiger or, Role Modeling Healthy Habits for my Cubs

It’s all coming together folks. I think I finally know what I want to be when I grow up. Wait for it…wait for it….A high school English teacher! Ba baaaaaa! I’m so excited. Drum roll please.Fanfare and shrieks of excitement?Balloons?Confetti?A pat on the head?My interview is next Monday and if all goes well, I’ll be … Continue reading Teaching Myself To Make Mistakes

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p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #000000; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #000000; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000; min-height: 12.0px} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} I'm awake before the sun today. Before the baby. Even the dog shook his head at me and went back to sleep. … Continue reading Fierce Fairytales that will Stir Your Soul

p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #000000; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #000000; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000; min-height: 14.0px} p.p3 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 14.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #000000; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} Bill took me Into the Woods … Continue reading Into The Woods With My Prince Charming At the Crighton Theater

p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #000000; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #000000; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000; min-height: 14.0px} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} Mom and dad stepped off the concrete steps into the baggage area where I was standing. I’d been waiting a few extra … Continue reading The Invisible Gaps or Why Can’t I Give My Kids Everything They Need?