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Wish Me a Happy Father’s Day
I wont limit myself to one holiday. As a single parent I am going to celebrate all the holidays, if for no other reason than if I don't do it, no one else will.
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No Thank You, Thanksgiving – What a Monumental Let Down
Thanksgiving holiday ruined by my volatile family. What else is new? Why do I bother?
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Die Hard 2 – Lie Harder by Omission
Observations on one of my favorite movies: Die Hard 2. I ask the questions about what happens after the credits roll and the McClane’s go off into the night together, leaving the carnage behind?
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Choke on Your Bitchy Pudding
My second post-divorce Christmas was simultaneously a success and my worst nightmare. My children were gloriously surprised and pleased with their presents. My brother was tickled to see everyone so happy with their gifts. Then there was my mother…the Grinch ain’t got nothing on her. She gives being a Christmas bitch a new name…
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Simply Having a Wonderful Christmas Time
It’s been an hour since we got home from picking my mother from the airport and already my mom is tinkering around my apartment, moving things around, fiddling with my belongings. Usually, this would cause me great stress and be the starting point of many arguments this holiday season. This time it only makes me smile.