by Dawn | Jul 10, 2013 | Rhode Island
I couldn’t resist answering this Rhode Island question on Quora. I tried to resist, but failed…Stewie made me do it. Being a foreigner from Connecticut, a state I can no longer afford, I feel dual allegiance. I was born and bred in Bridgeport, also known...
by Dawn | Jul 9, 2013 | self-improvement, writing
I got outed. “Is this you following me with this blog?” “Yes,” I confessed. I wanted to say, “no.” I’d just pushed the button on what I thought would be my blog. I thought it was good. It was not. I got caught. My friend...
by Dawn | Jul 7, 2013 | parenting, self-improvement, Uncategorized
Silently, I pull out the glass bowl. I get the metal one-cup measure without clinking it on the counter. I do not rustle the measuring spoons. I stare into the other room. I have not been detected. One false move and it will all be over. I add the flour, crack a...
by Dawn | Jul 6, 2013 | Uncategorized, wellness
I marched to the garden. In actuality, I wanted to run but Rusty said, “That’s just stupid.” I knew it was. I didn’t say, “Because it’s the intelligent thing to do, I want to go for a run.” I just wanted to run. I like to run....
by Dawn | Jul 5, 2013 | family, Yoga, Zen
I mentioned before that my son can detect the presence of or intent to do yoga. He is psychic. But today, he was watching a video. I give him way too much TV when I want to selfishly mediate or practice yoga. It never works. Usually, he pounces quickly....
by Dawn | Jul 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
I woke up at 4:11 this morning. 411 is for info. 911 is for help. I needed 911. Today’s vacation day, and that’s the day Moms everywhere must prepare. There are piles on the floor and nothing’s really ready. The boy’s going wake up on crack,...
