Archive for July, 2006
Sticks and stones may break my bones
I had some post-BlogHer concerns that I hoped wouldn’t be a factor. This morning, I received an e-mail that confirmed my fears.
Last year after BlogHer - which I did not attend, but I read every word of every recap I could find - some unexpected unpleasantness arose. Specifically, attendees wrote posts hurling spears at other attendees. […]
Published by mothergoosemouse on July 31st, 2006 tagged Bloggy-linky-meme-y, Daring you to disagree | 40 Comments »
I want to be alone in the not-so-grand hotel
BlogHer ’06 is wonderful. I can’t say enough about the incredible women I’ve met. I want to take each and every one of them – especially Cathy – back to Colorado with me.
But first I want to indulge my misanthropic tendencies. Just for a little while.
I want to talk and listen and laugh, but I’ve […]
Published by mothergoosemouse on July 29th, 2006 tagged Bloggy-linky-meme-y, Who me? | 14 Comments »
Kid’s got a stinky*
I am so sick of diapers.
I’ve never thought that changing diapers was particularly fun, but it was tolerable. I had the routine down pat; no chance for anyone to stick their fingers in their own excrement. (Although I’ll grant that neither of them have been particularly interested in exploring their feces. Viewing it - yes. Exploring […]
Published by mothergoosemouse on July 25th, 2006 tagged Miss Goosie, Miss Mousie, The king of beers, Who me? | 32 Comments »
What the world needs now…
…is not one more bloody post about pre-BlogHer anxiety, but if I can’t talk about it here, where else can I talk about it?
(Nowhere, that’s where. I mentioned my upcoming trip to San Jose at Bunco last Friday night. Blank stares. Polite questions, but mostly - blank stares.)
I’m truly not nervous. But the mere fact […]
Published by mothergoosemouse on July 23rd, 2006 tagged Bloggy-linky-meme-y, Who me? | 40 Comments »
The usefulness of mommy blogs
Earlier this week, Elise Bauer posted a piece on BlogHer as part of her series on building blog traffic. This week’s post dealt with blog content; in particular, that the most successful blogs provide content that is useful, entertaining, timely, or a combination of these.
Where do mommy blogs fit in? It’s obvious that there are successful […]
Published by mothergoosemouse on July 20th, 2006 tagged Bloggy-linky-meme-y, Daring you to disagree | 35 Comments »
If you love your family, set them free
My parents are coming to visit us. They arrive tonight and are staying through Monday.
I’ve petitioned a couple bloggers to be adopted by their families, but unfortunately, they already have family members named Julie. Even my two oldest and dearest friends, whose families I love, have older sisters named Julie/Julia. Looks like there’s no room […]
Published by mothergoosemouse on July 19th, 2006 tagged Daring you to disagree, The king of beers, Who me? | 31 Comments »
BlogMe: A Piece of Cathy
In addition to my interview with Mary Tsao below, I’m excited to present an interview with my BlogHer roommate and real-life friend, Cathy - also known as Mayberry Mom.
Cathy and I met when our daughters - born less than a week apart - were in the same day care back in New Jersey. We soon […]
Published by mothergoosemouse on July 18th, 2006 tagged Bloggy-linky-meme-y | 15 Comments »
BlogMe: A Piece of Mary
The online mixer has begun!
My interviewee is Mary Tsao of Mom Writes. Since I began reading her many months ago, I’ve admired her writing, her confidence, and her professionalism. Her pieces are honest and forthright, and I’ve learned a lot from her synopses of various books and conferences.
How do you use blogging to build friendships?
I […]
Published by mothergoosemouse on July 18th, 2006 tagged Bloggy-linky-meme-y | 8 Comments »
Culturally unpopular, Post 4 of 4 - Music
Contrary to appearances - what with all the music quiz giveaways and mix CDs - my knowledge of music hasn’t always been all that hip.
Growing up, my parents listened to show tunes like those from Camelot and Pippin, operettas like Porgy and Bess, and classics like Johnny Mathis. The radio was usually tuned to the “easy […]
Published by mothergoosemouse on July 17th, 2006 tagged Bloggy-linky-meme-y, Who me? | 21 Comments »
Most Memorable Vacation, Post 7 of 8 - Kusadasi
Although Kyle and I had been somewhat disappointed in Bodrum, we were both excited for our next stop in Kusadasi with its abundance of ruins and historical sites nearby. Since we only had eight hours there, our first priority was to see Ephesus.
Ephesus was once the capital of Asia (1st c. BC), and was the […]