Comments for The (not so) Special Mother

Comment on A Face Full by Yocheved

Yocheved — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 16:34:39 +0000

Don’t let your dairy goats eat poison ivy, it comes out in the milk. D-:

Comment on A Face Full by Janice

Janice — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 16:00:29 +0000

I’ve wanted dairy goats for years. This could champion my cause.

Right this moment I’m waiting to get medical aid. Sigh.

Comment on A Face Full by Yocheved

Yocheved — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:43:37 +0000

You need a goat. Seriously.

There are places where you can hire goats to come and clear your property, even if you live in the city limits. They can eat poison ivy and not get hurt by it, and they LOVE blackberry brambles! They’ll even leave “fertilizer” behind to help you build up the soil again.

In the meantime, plaster your face with oatmeal – it will help with the itching. Sleep with socks on your hands so you don’t scratch in the middle of the night. Remember, this too shall pass.

Comment on Why I’m Pro-Life (Put Away Your Labels) by Becky

Becky — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 02:51:25 +0000

I wholeheartedly agree with every point you made! Well said!

Comment on Social Isolation by Janice

Janice — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 03:22:13 +0000

I’m giving up Facebook for Lent. I’m wondering if I’ll ever go back.

Comment on The Pinto Bean Fire Hose by Janice

Janice — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 03:21:06 +0000

Even the covers that “come off” just about require a degree in mechanical engineering to figure out!

Comment on The Pinto Bean Fire Hose by audrey

audrey — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:10:18 +0000

Not only do I do the hand thing, I also try to grab a towel, blanket, shirt anything cloth handy because that is easier to wash than the couch or carpet (only two rooms left tip we are carpet free) .

The worst though is the car seat. I never did figure out how to get the cover off. I just hoses it down and left it in the sun.

Comment on Social Isolation by Stephanie

Stephanie — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 20:53:01 +0000

I was actually thinking about this just today. Social media is killing socializing. It’s killing our ability to communicate. And you’re absolutely right: It’s making us hate people we otherwise liked. And that’s in addition to the fact that subtle misunderstandings can occur – in cyberspace – that affect our real-life relationships. I considered this whole issue personally because I feel like I’m completely out of practice with social interaction in general. I used to work, and teach at night. I gave presentations, ran meetings, and now? Now, I worry about having to participate in small talk with my next door neighbor. I don’t know if it’s good or not. I went from outgoing to socially awkward, and I don’t know which way to turn now. Good post.

Comment on The Pinto Bean Fire Hose by Janice

Janice — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:12:17 +0000

Oh, it’s different when it’s your kids, I promise. I mean, it isn’t great, but you can still function at least.

Comment on The Pinto Bean Fire Hose by Peach

Peach — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:38:58 +0000

Now that you’ve confirmed my fears, this settles it. I’m not having kids. EVER. Love, The Puke-o-phobic.

ps – not really. But I am terrified of puke in general. How will I ever survive as a mom one day???