Archive for November, 2010

Things–Aside From the Obvious–That I’m Thankful For

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There’s no need, I think, to gush over how very thankful I am for my husband, my daughter, the DOC, my family and friends, the internet, my bloggy buddies, you...

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What I Want for Christmas This Year (and Why Do These Not Exist Yet?)

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1. A robot that slowly transitions a sleeping baby from lap to crib, without waking her. 2. Edible newspapers, delivered to one’s house each morning so that both parent and...

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Can You Say D’Oh?

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In other news, Anna now officially looks like a toddler. She never stops smiling (unless you say the words “milk” or “food” or ask, “Are you hungry?” In which case...

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Where I Say Thank You and Count in Spanish…

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First, I want to thank everybody who commented on my past couple of posts, and everyone who tweeted, DM’d or emailed me with words of love and support and empathy....

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If Anybody Wants to Take Her From Us Now They’ll Have to Shoot Us First

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Seven and a half months ago we got a phone call, threw all our belongings into the car and raced through the night to Akron, Ohio. Seven months ago, I...

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It’ll all be okay by, like, April…

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I’m lucky enough that I’ve never been severely depressed, at least nowhere near as debilitated as many people I know. I’ve never felt the need to seek out therapy or...

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