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Addendum to Heroic Mothers: Less Self-Pity
Okay, some of you have reminded me that I don’t need to be a hero or activist to be okay. That seems fair. I’m lowering the bar for me and for everyone else. For those of us suffering from a … Continue reading
Move Aside, Proust: The Ex-Wife Speaks
When I’m feeling particularly miserable and powerless, I check to see if the Ex-Wife has written a new column in her neighborhood paper. It never makes me feel better, but I am often rewarded by my favorite tropes, like references … Continue reading
Adult is Not a Verb.
A friend just brought up the subject of using “adult” as a verb, and I figured it’s time to complain about the latest words and usage crimes that are making me flinch. “Parenting” was bad at first but now I … Continue reading
Let The Cocksucking Begin!
How many of you were thrilled by The Mooch’s unhinged tirade as reported by Ryan Lizza in The New Yorker? Of course we were astounded at first but really, what’s the big deal? In the Trump reality show, they have … Continue reading
Calm Yourselves, Children
Noticing a spike in my blog stats, I traced it to a reddit group or whatever they call it, (subgroup? board?) for people who hate their parents. The parents are labeled “narcissists” for the purposes of explaining why they’re “toxic.” … Continue reading
Posted in Disorders, Horrible Stuff, Words
Tagged children, crazy mothers, hate mobs, social media
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More Fun With Senility
Last night I couldn’t think of Billy Holiday’s name when I heard one of her songs, and tonight I talked to my Keurig machine. It won’t be long now, I’m thinking. Observing one’s own senility as it progresses is probably … Continue reading
Rabid Hatefest
I was going to write about something else but a tweet from a journalist I like has destroyed my equilibrium. Brian Stelter shared a threat he got from a disgruntled Trump supporter: What inspires a person to take the time … Continue reading
Even Help Is No Help
I wasn’t looking forward to Mother’s Day since no children were going to honor me and my own mother is long gone. My plan was to just suck it up and go out for an omelette. I forgot to factor … Continue reading
Me, Me Me, and My Incredible DNA!
Do you watch those adds for 23 and Me and think, Gee, I should really do this because it would be fascinating to learn more about me? Same here! I’m so interested in my DNA because I know I’m special. … Continue reading
Dear Donald™
If you’re anything like me, your consciousness has been co-opted by Donald Trump, with all the attendant fear, dread and hatred associated with his rise to power. It’s hard to focus on other things. It’s draining and exhausting. So maybe … Continue reading