Taste Like CrazyTaste Like CrazyThe thoughts of a freelance writer who stays at home with her infant daughter. Articles
Listen To Your Kids
2007-11-15 14:07:00 Last week I had my IQ tested and this week I found out the results.While I have a high IQ, my ?short term memory? score was startling low. Like almost below-average low. My shrink told me that a score that low, when compared to my high scores on the other subtests, would lead her to ... More About: Kids , Listen , Parents
I Didn?t Get the Joke
2007-11-13 20:49:00 I have always been a lover of animals. When I was much younger, my love bordered on fanaticism/obsession. I watched way too many hours of Wild Kingdom and could name just about every animal in our local museum. So, you can imagine my elation when I was told that we were going to visit the Memphis Zoo. As we ... More About: Joke
I Play Video Games for Money
2007-11-13 16:34:00 Assassin’s Creed comes out today! I’m sure you’re saying in your head, “Assassin’s what?” It’s a video game that I’ve been waiting on for over a year. Wait! Don’t let your eyes glaze over yet! I’m not going to write about it again. Now that I’m writing for Ironic Gamer, I won’t be subjecting you to video game reviews. [Go ahead ... More About: Video , Video Games , Games , Blogger , Money
Wish I Had Thought of This Sooner
2007-11-13 14:44:00 Oh the life of a blogger. Everyday I have to get up and write something. Everyday. My brain is hurting just thinking about it. I?m just glad that I?m not writing college essays any longer. Honestly though, if I was having one of those days back in college, I think…more. More About: Thought
Who Needs Focus?
2007-11-11 11:08:00 One thing that every new blogger learns is that a blog must have a “focus”. The idea is that, in order to build a readership, you must be an expert in something and only write about that something. Sam recently wrote about this subject and it got me to thinking about a topic that I have been ... More About: Categories , Focus , Needs
Somebody Stop Me
2007-11-09 17:38:00 Man, oh man. My weekend is officially screwed. I have avoided all of the Guitar Hero games like the plague. I have serious games to play; I don’t have time for frivolous games like Guitar Hero. [cough] Unfortunately, all of my efforts were for naught. The husband has officially undermined my authority and has brought the damn game ... More About: Stop , Some
Buy Her Wood
2007-11-09 15:16:00 As I might have mentioned once or twice, Cara’s birthday was last weekend. In preparation for the blessed event, my mom and in-laws had been quizzing us on what presents they should buy for the rugrat. Initially, [as in several months ago] we said, “Get her anything! She really likes kitties, but we figure she’ll like ... More About: Wood
I Don?t Want To Fall Back!
2007-11-09 11:54:00 Am I the only Mom living through “fall back” hell?! We had our schedule down. We were like clockwork. Up at 7 am, morning nap at 10 am, lunch by noon, afternoon nap at 2 pm, bath by 7 pm and then in bed no later than 8 pm. Clockwork, I’m telling you! Then Cara started “giving up” ... More About: Back , Fall
The Daring Book for Girls
2007-11-08 15:41:00 “For every girl with an independent spirit and a nose for trouble, here is the no-boys-allowed guide to adventure.” The Daring Book for Girls hit me like a ton of bricks…but in a good way. I had heard about The Dangerous Book for Boys on NPR, and the idea that Buchanan and Peskowitz had written a chick ...
Olive Oil Conditioner
2007-11-08 12:04:00 This is my first foray into the world of “beauty secrets”. Today’s installment is a simple, tried and true edition. Olive Oil . I know you’re thinking, what?! Olive oil? What the hell am I supposed to do with olive oil other than cook with it? I’ve got two things for you right off of the bat: hair ... More About: Live O , Conditioner
Birthday Movie
2007-11-08 11:39:00 Since I know that you guys can’t get enough of my amazingly cute kid, I figured that I would share this movie. My friend Alana’s hubby made the movie and I think he did a purty darn good job. Enjoy. More About: Movie , Birthday
Pizza Box Art
2007-11-08 10:00:00 Do you have a toddler or small child who is driving you crazy?Are you craving at least ten minutes of semi-peace and quiet? Do you like pizza? If your answer to the above questions was ?yes? then I have a wondrous solution/project for you. Click here to read the rest. More About: Pizza , Parents
Dear Offsprung?
2007-11-08 01:20:00 …I love you more than you realize. Your wit and biting take on the ups and downs of parenting has really struck a chord with not only me, but with a lot of other parents as well. I am impressed with the number of blogs that you now have and with the wide variety of views. But, with ...
Adiós, Clank
2007-11-07 20:33:00 Everyone back away from the keyboard. When I have 160 new posts in my Reader at 1:45 pm, something is wrong. It’s not like I haven’t been reading; I have! That’s one reason I’m pissed. I can’t keep up! I feel much better now. ************** Guys, it’s finally cool here! By cool I mean highs in the low ... More About: Clank
Busy Little Bee
2007-11-06 16:54:00 I have been a busy little bee. Hence the bee picture. Get it? Busy little bee? Whatever. I’m lying anyway. I haven’t been that busy. I just haven’t had it in me to write anything. After fighting with my host and site for a day and a half, all the fight ...
Welcome Back Website!
2007-11-05 16:23:00 ebsite! I’ve missed you! I have pictures of Cara’s birthday party! [I’ll save those for Wednesday] A story from last night where I sliced my finger almost to the bone! And, I was planning on bitching about this whole “fall back” crap and you’ve been down! I know it’s not your fault, website. You were trying to load. You really ... More About: Website , Back
When I Tried To Be J-Lo
2007-11-02 18:37:00 When I started college, I had been dating the same jerk guy for over two years. Like most high school romances, this one wasn’t meant to weather the turbulence that is college. I know that now, but when I got dumped, I thought my world was going to end. I wrote horrible poetry and wore dark clothes ... More About: Trie
Thinking About Presents
2007-11-01 16:22:00 My favorite holiday is officially over. Did you get lots of candy? Since Halloween is now officially a year away, Christmas is just a hop, skip, and a jump [or maybe a flake, sneeze, and a carol] away. Scary thought, huh? With this gift laden holiday quickly approaching, I find myself remembering last Christmas. Tucker, Cara and I were ... More About: Presents , Parents , Thinking , Resent
Stupid Dad
2007-10-31 15:49:00 I am so utterly pissed right now. Pissed and hurt. To make a long story not as long, my dad sucked as a father. He missed “his weekends”, probably molested me and he stalked my mom. I’ve gotten (or am getting) pass all of that as best I can. Several years ago, Dad remarried. His wife was/is an ... More About: Stupid
Family Time
2007-10-30 16:51:00 My in-laws are here for a week. They got in last night and poor Cara just couldn’t hold out for them to get here. I just have to say that it is very odd to be typing this with everyone sitting in the living room with me. I’m sure we’re going to go get some lunch here ... More About: Family , Time , Family Time
Kids Are Americans Too
2007-10-30 10:00:00 I don’t like Bill O’Reilly. I used to be a huge fan, but now he just annoys me. That being said, I strongly believe that I am able to suspend my personal opinions to give a fair review of this book. Parent Bloggers put out the call for parents of all political leanings to review Kids Are ... More About: Americans
The Golden Compass
2007-10-29 15:00:00 Some back story for you. Last year when Tucker and I drove home to Arkansas, we rented a book on CD. The book we rented was The Golden Compass . We loved the book. Anyway, I was at This Eclectic Life today and saw a purty lion at the bottom of her page. “The Golden Compass ” ... More About: The Go
My Guard Dogs
2007-10-28 11:25:00 I’m a work-at-home mom. Everyday, Tucker goes to work and Cara and I stay at our apartment while he’s gone. Granted, we’re not shut-ins or anything…but we are home for most of the day. For the most part, we live in a decent part of town and crime isn’t a big issue. So, I’ve ... More About: Dogs , Guard
Aggressively Inarticulate
2007-10-26 12:46:00 I found this guy last night and started watching him on YouTube. I’m hooked. Plain and simple. His slam poetry is accessible and smart and best of all, he makes you think. And, considering my post from yesterday concerning personal convictions, I figured that this video would be a nice follow-up. So, grab your ...
She Did It Herself
2007-10-25 18:09:00 Is it me or does the Sharpie accent really bring out Cara’s eyes?
I Got Homework
2007-10-25 12:39:00 I got “homework” from my shrink [Hi, Dr. Fox!] yesterday. Can you believe that? Homework ! Not to make a long story too long, but my task is to compose a list of thing that are true for me. A list of things that are constant no matter what anyone says. Let me explain. You see, I have this ... More About: Ework
Not So Wordless
2007-10-24 16:48:00 You knew I wouldn’t be able to just do a “Wordless Wednesday” post and leave it at that. Wordless? Me?! That’ll be the day. I’m sitting here debating if I should go ahead and put Cara down for her morning nap. For the past couple of months, she’s been trying to give up ...
Bite Me
More articles from this author:2007-10-23 18:20:00 I haven’t participated in Kate’s Bite Me in a while. I’m sure this makes her very sad. I’ve seen them on my Reader; I knew about them. But, I’ve been busy. It’s not you, Kate. It’s me. So, here’s a big ole BITE ME. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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