Mom on the Run
Mom Runs Through Mud, Barbed Wire, Over Walls & Hits Deep Water in one Day
May 20, 2013
I am standing almost at the top of the man-made hill, and I am shivering. I’m already soaked through, and the chilly wind is blowing.
In Quest for Months-Old Voice Mail, it’s the Tic-Tac-Toe Key, Idiot
May 14, 2013
I’m on the phone with Clay, my Verizon service rep. Well, the Verizon service rep who answered the phone. He’s mine now, all mine.
Modern Woman Consults Dress Committee in Face of Chilly May Weather
May 6, 2013
“OK, what do you think?” I’m standing in front of both the full-length mirror and my husband.
Girls Unimpressed by Facebook Updates Find Google
April 29, 2013
I don’t recall exactly how we got to this particular topic of conversation, but we’re talking about cell phones.
Chic Dress of the Season Falls Flat Once Unwrapped
April 22, 2013
Finally! It came! I’m thrilled, and I’ve got just enough time before starting dinner.
Text Saves Mom’s First Call in the Press Box
April 15, 2013
I’m up in the press box, microphone in front me, ready for my debut as a high school lacrosse game announcer.
Zebra Shower Curtain a Turning Point in Adulthood
April 8, 2013
“Mom,” my son says, firmly, determinedly, with more than a touch of annoyance. “I know I said I needed a shower curtain. But why would you buy me a zebra one?”
Via Email, Text, or Thick Envelope, College Acceptance News is Great
April 1, 2013
The text from my son is a little tiny image. No message, just this little forwarded picture.
Burning Smell Leads to Burning Desire for New Wheels
March 25, 2013
I looked around, I confess. I looked around, with envy, and lust. Want tainted my thoughts.
High Hopes for Raisin Shrimp Dinner Pruned
March 18, 2013
‘Yes,’ I think to myself, ‘this is delicious!’ I take another bite, I chew, I savor, I assess. ‘The raisins were truly inspired.’ I don’t say any of this out loud, but I’m sold. This is really good.
Manland Gym Has Personality, Coordinated Dressers
March 11, 2013
So I’m rowing away, Matchy-Matchy next to me on the same cable machine, doing something different.
Blurred Vision not Caused by Stroke, but a Very Bumpy Run
March 4, 2013
It’s morning. Early. Not quite 6 a.m. I’m out, walking my dogs in the dark.
Spiced-up Chicken for 1 – It’s what’s for Dinner
February 18, 2013
My son first mentioned it weeks ago, one night as I was preparing to serve dinner. “I wish,” he said wistfully, “that one night you would make a whole package of chicken just for me.”
Hockey Warm-up Pants Found: Score!
February 11, 2013
“Beth Beth Beth Beth!!” I am so excited, typing this email. “I found the pants!” I’m dancing in my seat, I’m so happy.
Mom Blocked from Child’s Facebook Page: Is it Fair?
February 4, 2013
It’s a quiet weeknight and I’m home alone. It’s not quite bedtime, I’ve already checked email, I don’t feel alert enough to read a book or do a crossword puzzle, so TV it is. I scan the list of DVRed shows – does anybody watch TV as it airs anymore? – and settle on “How I Met Your Mother.” A half-hour show, no brains required, perfect
Second Cake Try Ends with Smoke, Dripping Dollops
January 14, 2013
I haven’t had such difficulty baking a cake since the 6th grade, when my first solo cake broke coming out of the pan and I covered the whole thing with mini marshmallows to make it look decent.
Sweet – and Sour – Gherkins
January 7, 2013
Silently, we note the evidence. Silently, we agree not to say anything.