2008-08-31 02:16
I went to public school for Kindergarten in 1971, my only year in public school until college. Damn Catholics had a hold on me for the intervening 12 years. But in 1971, as the Vietnam War w… Read More
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I'M A SASSY DORK...
Take a peek inside the life of a mommy, wife and Malibu Rum-drinking California native who thinks Republicans, Dora and pantyhose are evil.
2008-08-27 06:04
On the first day of Kindergarten I cried a little and so did The Girl. Daddy teared up as well. But the good part is that she loves her new school. I think she was actually bored this summer… Read More
2008-06-02 00:45
Hi, I'm the owner of this blog. Sort of left it to fend for itself the last several months. Funny thing, though. It won't post by itself, no matter how witty of a blog post I think up in the… Read More
2008-02-05 07:03
I am coming out of the blogging closet to share my reasons for voting for Hilary Clinton for President. The day after my 18th Birthday, I moved into the dorms at San Diego State and began my… Read More
2007-11-11 02:28
The Hubby is out of town and The Girl has no school on Mon. (holiday) and is off Tue. for parent teacher conferences. Again I must ask, is she eating paste? Can she hop on one foot? Does she… Read More
2007-11-09 14:42
Yesterday The Girl was complaining that her dad was not playing the game Trouble fairly. Then she added, "It's so engrossing." WTF? She's four! So I asked, "Do you know what engrossing means… Read More
2007-10-30 06:20
Awesome things The Girl can do:tells me the number on the receipt while waiting for our food at Hamburger Habit or Snapper Jackstells me numbers on signs as we drive byplays the game Trouble… Read More
2007-10-30 06:06
Oh, how I love PR. It allows me to write, be creative, decorate my office with pretty posters and use lovely file folders to hold stuff that isn't so pretty. I get to purchase Sharpies and c… Read More
2007-10-07 22:49
My first week as a working mom is done. It went well, if "well" means "holy hell there is no time to clean or do other household chores except before 6:40 a.m. and I fell asleep with The Gir… Read More
2007-09-28 17:04
I took a break from posting because I was so f-ing overwhelmed by the events of the last couple of weeks - crash, death, survival, memorial, scattering ashes, immense love for husband and la… Read More
2007-09-15 16:48
The Hubby is coming home today, bringing with him the ashes of his friend and coworker. We will take Tom's ashes to his ex and his sons, then head home. This is the day my husband comes home… Read More
2007-09-12 02:02
The Hubby has been in Sarasota for the magazine's annual boat tests. Today the helicopter crashed while shooting photos of one of the boats. Both the photographer and videographer were kille… Read More
2007-09-11 07:24
I haven't heard anything official on the job front. My friend on the inside assured me last week that my name was at the top of the list. I am beginning to panic.We are at the in-laws' for a… Read More
2007-08-31 21:39
The Hubby fell out of bed last night (actually early this a.m.). He landed with quite a THUD on the wood floor and I flew out of bed thinking the ceiling just crashed in on us. While I was c… Read More
2007-08-31 21:11
My dream boyfriend George Clooney is in the new film "Michael Clayton" about a lawyer who cleans up corporate messes at the price of his soul. The director, Tony Gilroy, gave the best quote… Read More
2007-08-30 05:49
Vacation was splendid. We had the BEST weather in San Francisco - clear as a bell and warm. A rare combo in The City in the summer. My highlight was the newly renovated kids' playground in G… Read More
2007-08-30 05:49
Vacation was splendid. We had the BEST weather in San Francisco - clear as a bell and warm. A rare combo in The City in the summer. My highlight was the newly renovated kids' playground in G… Read More
2007-08-30 02:40
Conversation with The Girl...Me: Guess where Auntie V went last weekend?TG: Where?Me: Las Vegas!TG: Without you?!?!? Read More
2007-08-27 20:42
I got a lovely Birthday present today...Alberto Gonzales resigned. As an added bonus, sister girl over at Angry Black Bitch put the hallelujahs aside and set the mood with a little ode to Al… Read More
2007-08-25 18:42
We were on vacation. Had a lovely time. I will post pics and a recap shortly, but wanted to give a big SQUEAL out to the interwebs because I had a REAL LIVE JOB INTERVIEW! I guess the planet… Read More
2007-08-15 04:01
The Hubby spent his birthday barfing. He came home from work at 2 p.m. on Monday hurling. He spent today working from home, napping and complaining. I am completely incapable of sympathy rig… Read More
2007-08-15 03:57
The Hubby went to Santa Maria after work tonight to visit his dad in the hospital. This is day four of his stay following heart arrhythmia (crazy heartbeat). Turns out the heart problems wer… Read More
2007-08-10 09:01
Daddy & The Girl at the Ventura County Fair 2004-2007 Read More
2007-08-09 23:45
Right now The Girl is making animal finger puppets dance in the kitchen. They are grooving to Fatboy Slim's The Rockafeller Skank. I asked her if she wanted me to put on a different song and… Read More
2007-08-08 07:27
Apparently in dreamland, George Clooney and I keep running into each other at events and tradeshows (!?). He always greets me by saying, "I was hoping I would run into you here." Then we gaz… Read More
2007-08-02 22:59
Mothering isn't a glamorous job. And it pays for shit. And the self-confidence building? Not so much. But just occasionally, you get a little glimmer of validation. Today I got it in the for… Read More
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