Today I woke up early, showered, and curled my hair.  This is a revolution in personal hygiene for someone who of late hasn’t been dressing until 4:30pm. The occasion is an appointment with a former colleague to talk about a possible job opportunity with his company. His company.  He’s a man.  Do you know how […]

My son attends preschool for 2.5 hours 3 days each week. As a newly unemployed stay-at-home-against-her-will mom (SAHAHWM), these brief hours of solitude when Zander is in pre-school, my eldest daughter is in school and the baby is asleep, are treasured, but they tend to fly by in a wink.  As a result, I don’t […]

1. Clothing That I’d Buy:
       Who Me Slutty? Dress
        Stick Leg Stilettos
        Longing Labia Lounge Pants
        Oppress Me Now Patriarchy Nylons
        Giggling Not Jiggling Girdle
2.  Magazines I’d Read. Over and Over.
        Russell Crowe’s Life As An Aussie Sportsman
        Tantric Yoga Sex […]

My Mom is a very helpful nice lady who only swears when her husband is not around.  Like many women her generation, she’s pretty sure moms should stay home with their kids full-time rather than work.  I say "pretty sure" because she was, at the time of my raising, a career woman.  Perhaps it’s regret […]

Like many kids raised in the 70s, I wore the "Girls Lib" and "Girl Power" shirts with my tennis shoes and head scarf.  My Mom took pride in not showing me how to cook.  My brother was given a black baby doll the same Christmas I was given a train set and skateboard.  My parents […]