Category Archives: trombone

A Challenge I Can Almost Hope To Meet

Last November I wrote a short novel as part of National Novel Writing Month. It was extremely difficult. November, though I love it dearly, is a dark, wet, maudlin month and I was in weeks 6 – 10 of pregnancy … Continue reading

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PS: Stop Peeing on Me

Dear Son, There is good reason generations of babies have chosen their thumbs, specifically, for sucking (until they are agile enough to reach their feet and/or old enough for lollipops and cigarettes). Please, take a moment to examine your own … Continue reading

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Win-Win

The noise I can make with my face that drives the catt batshit crazy? (one time he bit my elbow to try to get me to stop) Makes the baby laugh hysterically.

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Sweet Baby – Week 15

At 15 weeks old, Trombone now weighs 16 lbs, 14 oz and has developed the digital dexterity necessary to use the camera: He can grab things really well with both hands. Especially my face when I lean in to kiss … Continue reading

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October 1st Through the Ages

On October 1st, 2003 I started the cheeseblog to document my giving up cheese for one month. I was unemployed. I needed something to do other than avoid writing the novel I was avoiding writing. I lasted 17 days without … Continue reading

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