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Stage Fright

Today was a special and scary day for Monkey, it was his very first school program. His adorable little Pre-K class stood on the stage in the gymnasium and sung seven cute songs. Well, the rest of his class did. … Continue reading

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I Don’t What To Think About This

Still “down in my back” as they say around here, so Nana came over to watch Pumpkin while I walked up to get Monkey at school. On our way home we saw, and heard, something rather disturbing: a boy of … Continue reading

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Happy Earth Day-Where’s My Electric Car?

Some things the House does right: 1)We bought an existing house, 2)We walk Monkey to school in all but the very worst weather, 3)I quit taking the daily paper, 4)Reusable grocery bags! 5) Buy local food when available, 6) Don’t … Continue reading

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Liberal Mama

I really want to get my kids these books, mainly because they need to learn more about my politics than what they hear me grumble about everyday. As a mom, I find it absolutely essential to be politically active. We … Continue reading

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Attention Creep

Hey, thanks a lot for making me feel unsafe in my own neighborhood, in broad daylight! Really appreciate it! Earlier today I was thinking about how untouched I have been by all the street or random harassment I read about. … Continue reading

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The Last Synapse, or How I Fell For Hillary, Literally

Today has been a day of anticipation and hope. For the first time ever, I voted for a woman running for president of these United States. But I had to wait all day to do it, until after Hubby got … Continue reading

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The House Chooses A Side

With two absolutely fine choices open to me on the primary ticket-Obama and Clinton-the House was having no small amount of difficulty choosing between them. It’s like being asked to choose between cupcakes and cookies. Or Star Wars and Star … Continue reading

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