Third Trimester Musings

It’s been a while since I’ve done a post filled with disconnected musings. Central themes expounded upon in a series of paragraphs…who wants to read that when you visit a blog? Besides, a lot of the things that go down … Continue reading

Alton Brown’s Refrigerator Pie

I am a pretty big fan of quiche. It’s simple and quick, but always seems to make me feel like I’m classing things up for some reason. Maybe because the word is French. Or maybe it’s because quiche is not something … Continue reading

Fit Fatties Virtual Events

Chock up another amazing idea to Ragen Chastain of the Dances With Fat blog! Ragen is a huge inspiration to me because she embraces her athleticism as well as her weight. She’s not pudgy, curvaceous, etc. She’s fat, and she … Continue reading

30 Weeks… EEK!

For someone who never thought she’d ever even be able to get pregnant, I’m pretty darn pregnant. It’s a blessing that comes with swollen ankles and lumbering steps as I walk down the hall.  In the mornings, I curse my … Continue reading

And Now A List of Songs That Have Made Me Cry

So if you’re ever commuting in my area early in the morning, make sure to watch out for the crazy, sobbing woman in a Cube. I’m not sure why, but I’m always more weepy in the mornings. Maybe because I … Continue reading

I Can Short Story and So Can You!

When I posted last week about my intent to participate in the 52 Week Short Story Challenge, I got a lot of positive responses. But, heartbreakingly, I also heard from fellow writers who felt they could not possibly try something … Continue reading

Ray Bradbury’s 52 Week Short Story Challenge

An indie author that I follow on Facebook just announced that she intends to do the 52 Week Short Story Challenge next year as issued by Ray Bradbury in 2001. Sounded like a good idea to me. But first, research. … Continue reading

Pregnancy or Puberty?

It’s Christmas Eve! Want to hear about my nipples? If not, turn back now, friend. It’s gonna get all kinds of TMI up in here by the next paragraph. You sure you want to stay? Last chance. Alright, but I … Continue reading

Big Babies, Epidurals and Mind Your Own Damn Business

So lately, I’ve been getting some negative feedback (in real life, not on this blog.) From what they think they know about me, some people say I will be unable to tolerate the pain of labor. That I’ll be begging for … Continue reading