Winterizing
Fall hit Portland rather suddenly last week. It felt like it came early, but it is October, after all. In fact, I think it was unseasonably warm up until last week. Guess I’m just sort of distracted, so the chill …
Kids aren’t supposed to cause trouble until they’re born.
This new one? Hasn’t gotten the message. Yes, everyone is fine. I’m fine. The fetus is fine. Had a bit of a scare during a routine prenatal appointment yesterday, though. And given everything that led up to this pregnancy, I’m …
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Thought I dropped off the face of the earth?
Nah. I just went to California. I’m not in the habit of telling the internet that my house is empty, so… Surprise! I’m back! Didja miss me? Hunh? Hunh? Oh I missed you. Dreadfully. Truly, I did. See, Billy’s cousin …
Curious about Adverse Possession?
A small (quite small) excerpt is now posted on The Owls, as part of their Stamps project. Thanks to J. M. Tyree for selecting it. It’s nice to see some small part of the book out the world. It’s funny…it’s …
Feeling kind of mopey today…
Meh. I think I’ve listened to too much NPR today. Now that the kid is at school for long stretches of the day three days a week, I’m getting way too caught up on the news. Not good for one’s …
Random, random. You know how it goes…
1. Morning sickness is gone. Replaced by that constant, desperate hunger, which is infinitely more fun. Welcome back, Second Breakfast! I missed you. 2. I still can’t stomach the thought of eating kale. Good thing the garden is full of …
Scorch Atlas by Blake Butler
Blake Butler’s Scorch Atlas is, at first glance, a collection of linked stories. Whatever expectations that format sets up in your mind, this book is not what you think it will be. It is not a compilation of discrete stories …
First Day of Preschool
…and Mom forgot to take any pictures. He’s wearing a gray long-sleeve t-shirt and dark blue pants. He was clean when I dropped him off. He will probably not be clean when I pick him up. (Note to self: The …
One of the secrets I’ve been keeping
Yep. I’m 9.5 weeks pregnant. Due 4/7/10. I know, I know…seems kind of early to be announcing a pregnancy after three miscarriages, but it’s been so hard to keep this news from you, and things are looking very, very good. …
Improving the view
Yesterday at naptime, I was sitting at my desk, being terribly unproductive and feeling shitty about it. I’ve never been so unproductive, even though I’ve certainly had obstacles before. This is not the first time I haven’t gotten what I …