We all lie to our kids. Anyone who says they don’t, well, they’re lying. Sometimes, though, we tell a lie that we don’t mean. Sometimes, we don’t even know we’re lying until it’s too late. I was feeding Evelyn today, and she was nodding off while she was eating. To those who don’t know, my […]
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Prozac (not so) Me
Do you ever get the feeling that God is speaking to you? Maybe sending you a sign? Not those kinds of signs, but the kinds that only you see. I’ll give you two examples. Wednesday of last week was Ash Wednesday. My sister was watching an episode of Roseanne. […]
Judgy Turd Syndrome
“But people love a hypocrite, you know——they recognize one of their own, and it always feels so good when someone gets caught with his pants down and his dick up and it isn’t you.” ― Stephen King, The Green Mile Why is it that we relish in the misery of others? I suppose some […]
Feminism? Yeah, about that……
When I was a much younger woman, barely out of my teen years, my mind was just full of green-girl foolishness. I was a rebel. I would march and shout and wave a sign around if the need arose. I was all about no one getting to tell me what I could do with my […]
(not so) Tongue Tied
Here’s an unusual way for The (not so) Special Mother to start a blog post: with some Bible verses. Check it out. James, Chapter 3, verses 3-9 If we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we also guide their whole bodies. It is the same with ships: even though […]
Spoiled (not so) Rotten
You have to be careful when you are talking about other people’s rotten kids. Even to define what it means to have a “good” kid or a “bad” kid can be tricky. It’s broad terminology. Regardless, I couldn’t help but ponder a comment I heard about an obviously “bad” kid who had grown into a […]
An Open Letter to Teens
Dear Teens: You don’t know shit. Oh, I know, I know. You think you know everything. I am (not so) sorry to be the one to tell you that, in fact, as I said, you don’t know shit. Also, no one in this world owes you anything. Did you get that? NOT. ONE. THING. If you want […]
Driven to Insanity
My son is 16 years old. For those of you who do not have children, this number may mean nothing to you. It may not strike fear into your heart. It may not ignite inside your soul the devastating fear, the agonizing terror that lives in the heart of every parent. My son is nearly […]
(not so) Happy
I have unlocked the secret to happiness. Now hold on a minute. Don’t just roll your eyes and walk off. Come back here! I’m serious. I know the secret to happiness. Are you ready to know the secret? Okay, wherever you are, go to a mirror. Close your eyes. Stand in front of the mirror. […]
(not so) High Times
Below is the body of a recent letter I wrote to our Senator. I wanted to post it so everyone could be aware of what is available out there for those who think they are running out of options. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this! I am writing to you from Fayette County. […]
