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De Profundis
I’ve been meaning to read De Profundis since I read a biography of Oscar Wilde, around 100 years ago. I know Max read De Profundis and liked it. I was disappointed, though. Oscar Wilde managed to perceive a benefit from … Continue reading
Bad Mothers
I’m reading a book about addiction that Max read last year. He told me I might like it. I also remember him writing to his girlfriend that the book caused him to review his childhood, which he always thought was … Continue reading
Mothers Day
This Mothers Day I am reminded of The Mommy Exchange I outlined last year. It’s a really great system, now more than ever. I think of my commenters here as my babies, even if you’re older than me. You’ve all given me … Continue reading
How Dare I Keep Going
All my devoted trolls are demanding that I go away and mourn. But the problem is, there’s no way to implement this. Mourning isn’t a thing you do in a black dress. Maybe they want me to spend all day … Continue reading
Mommy
Here’s my mom. She died on April 27, 2001. She loved opera, chili, shoes, vodka, books and traveling. On her deathbed, watching Jeopardy on TV, she shouted out “Loyola!” and she was correct. She was nuts, and I miss her. … Continue reading
Comments for Jane 4/14/2010
I don’t think I can take much more of this. It’s killing me. I can’t go on. I’ll go on. (Samuel Beckett) Sea is excited about going to Tokyo in a couple of weeks to spend a few million dollars … Continue reading
The Crazy Mothers Club IV
Has everyone read about the woman from Tennessee who sent her adopted son back to Russia after deeming him too psychotic to handle? People are up in arms about this, primarily against the mother, who put the 7 year old … Continue reading
Comments For Jane 3/03/2010
Catching up with Sea of Shoes after her whirlwind visit to New York, we now find her back in Texas, specifically, at an exclusive sale of Mom’s “vintage” wares at some shop in Dallas. Sea and Mom spread the joy … Continue reading
Mom Is Mad At Me
Several readers told me to go check out Mom of Shoes‘ new boots, so naturally I was curious enough to take a look. I left a nice comment but guess what? She deleted it! And not only that, she deleted … Continue reading
Inspirations
I came across this picture of a Nature Girl With Lesbian Stick while browsing at twistedlamb, a blog with a very strong sensibility I’ll call Pagan Hipster. It involves S & M, sexual ambiguity, Goth glamor and a whiff of … Continue reading