Archive for April, 2007
“Middle-aged suburban sow” – yep, that sounds about right
Occasionally I reprint one of my posts from mothergoosemouse on a local website produced by the Denver Newspaper Agency – YourHub.com, the Parker edition.
I typically select posts that pertain to events or issues in the local Denver area, and last week’s post about the incident at a local high school was a perfect fit, so I [...]
Published by mothergoosemouse on April 29th, 2007 tagged Daring you to disagree, Dirtying up other corners of the web, Home on the range, Who me? | 13 Comments »
Not because you stink, but because we love you
Dear Liz, Christina, and Tammie,
Happy shower day! Not that you don’t normally take showers everyday, but certainly not all together. And if you do, then I’d like to get in on the action, okay?
I don’t really have any advice for you except to trust yourselves. Even though two of you have been down this road [...]
Published by mothergoosemouse on April 27th, 2007 tagged Bloggy-linky-meme-y | 7 Comments »
Scaring ourselves beyond silly
“When a dude’s gettin bullied and shoots up your school
And they blame it on Marilyn – and the heroin
Where were the parents at?
And look at where it’s at middle America
Now it’s a tragedy
Now it’s so sad to see”
Eminem, “The Way I Am”
Last Friday was the anniversary of the Columbine shootings. That morning, at another suburban [...]
Published by mothergoosemouse on April 25th, 2007 tagged Daring you to disagree, Home on the range | 14 Comments »
Global warming? Tell that to this poor little bunny.
Sunday morning, I went on a bike ride and forgot to apply sunscreen. Pasty skin + two hours of sun = pink and tender.
(Save it, Greeblemonkey. I KNOW.)
Today is Tuesday. And it is snowing. SNOWING. Flakes at least an inch in diameter. Pretty…but STILL. This is ridiculous.
For a more serious look at global warming, check [...]
Published by mothergoosemouse on April 24th, 2007 tagged Dirtying up other corners of the web, Home on the range, Look at me, look at me! | 8 Comments »
Everybody’s got one
Better amend the old adage – you know, the one about opinions and assholes – to include names as well.
A friend of mine – you might know her – is about to have a baby. At this point, “Clinton Portis” is the top contender to be scribbled on that sweet little baby girl’s birth certificate. [...]
Published by mothergoosemouse on April 22nd, 2007 tagged Daring you to disagree | 23 Comments »
It’s an honor just to be nominated
Well, maybe “honor” isn’t the right word. How about “shock”?
I’m fairly cynical by nature, and my attitude toward blog awards is no exception. They can be a fun way to recognize others, but mostly they seem like a throwback to voting for the high school prom queen: nothing but a popularity contest.
I’m not hating on [...]
Published by mothergoosemouse on April 21st, 2007 tagged Bloggy-linky-meme-y, Daring you to disagree, Dirtying up other corners of the web | Comment now »
Like sponges, I tell you
A week ago Thursday, Tacy and I were in her bathroom:
T: Mommy, there’s no more toilet paper left.
J: Okay. Do you know how to change the toilet paper roll?
T: No. Will you help me?
J: Of course.
Together we change the toilet paper roll.
J: Congratulations. Some grown men can’t even do that.
T: Like Daddy?
J: Sometimes.
Fast-forward to this [...]
Published by mothergoosemouse on April 20th, 2007 tagged Kids say the darnedest things, Miss Goosie, The king of beers | 17 Comments »
You’re ugly and your mama dresses you funny, but we can still be friends
We teach our children to be tolerant of the differences between people. Not to jump to conclusions about others based on outward characteristics. To respect other people’s rights to their beliefs, their rules, their tastes.
And children, without the interference of our opinions and judgments, actually embody that spirit of acceptance quite well. They use words like [...]
Published by mothergoosemouse on April 19th, 2007 tagged Daring you to disagree | 19 Comments »
Dirty old woman
Ever found yourself checking out a guy only to realize that you’re technically old enough to be his mother?
My advancing age sneaks up on me in a variety of ways and at both expected and unexpected times. Even though I don’t kid myself about the effects of gravity, it’s always a nasty shock to see [...]
Published by mothergoosemouse on April 18th, 2007 tagged Who me?, Youthful indiscretions | 27 Comments »
Snapshots
The good: Grinning as you listen to your five year-old “read” Curious George to her little sister, complete with appropriate inflections.
The bad: Cheerfully singing “It Sucks To Be You” (paraphrasing the lyrics from Avenue Q) as you bathe two howling children.
The surreal: Blow-drying your five year-old’s hair as she makes a comb and brush “talk” [...]
