I have spent my life diving head first into subcultures. Living and breathing into all they have to offer. I find an ease floating from one group of people to the next, or from one state to the next. But their is nothing quite so satisfying as being able to fully immerse oneself in an … Continue reading Weekend Warriors
I imagine a bit of historical context is needed here. The shame biscuit itself is nothing more than a McDonald's biscuit breakfast sandwich. There is no wrong or right constellation in which to consume your shame biscuit. I like mine with the square yellow "egg" and cheese. I skip the meat, when the shame biscuit … Continue reading The Evolution of The Shame Biscuit
So this morning, was one of those mornings. One child was screaming because the second child had touched her toy. The second child was screaming because she did not want to get dressed for the day. The third child had left his lunch box on the rock outside of the house even though it had … Continue reading Everything is OK
I am a Virgo. I am an Italian. I am a choleric. These three statements combine to make one force of a lady. In practical application it means that I speak loudly and fast, with hand gestures and facial expression. I have been told my whole life that I'm too loud, and to be quiet. … Continue reading I Am Loud And I Know It
The other night,same as every other night, I lay with my daughter in bed to settle her for the evening. We had already read The Children of the Forrest (a classic by Elsa Beskow) and were laying together with our heads on the same pillow. I was stroking her hair and telling her what an … Continue reading Aging Gracefully?
I was visiting with a friend the other day who happened to mention how much she liked my last blog post. I sheepishly commented on the fact that while I had titled the post I never once even reference those exact words in the post itself, and then gave a litinany of excuses as to … Continue reading Multitasking Like a Father F*cker
Recently I was diagnosed with chronic fatigue and exhaustion. A grande sweeping label trying to rationalize an array of medical health issues I have experienced over the past year and a half. Everything from drastic weight loss to reoccurring infections in my face, fingers, and toes. I have spent what little money and time I … Continue reading Meditation And Motherhood
This past weekend whilst hiding with my family from a "raining cats and dog" scenario I found myself sitting in the cafe at the Boston Aquarium. It was loud, and over stimulating, the crowd of people gasping each time the sky rounded with the sounds of angels playing bowling (thunder). To our right sat another … Continue reading Live your life tits out
I happen to be having a hard time right now. Have you ever had an experience that no matter what you do it's not enough. That you are not necessarily in control of your life, rather it is a series of events happening to you. That despite your commitment to growth and development, and your … Continue reading I am not OK, and that is OK.
One day when I was a young girl me and my father moved the TV so that it was perfectly situated that we could see it through the dining room door when we sat at the table for dinner. It was very apparent that evening what we had done when during the meal my mother … Continue reading Reasons why I do not have a TV in my home
The Hot Mess Homestead 