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  • My So Called Life,  The Home Ec Files

    Desperately Seeking Kitchen

    December 29, 2011 /No Comments

    New Jersey rental kitchen: tiny, broken wall oven, zero storage. I miss my Virginia kitchen. Meanwhile: crockpot it is.

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    My So Called Life,  The Mother Hood

    It’s not easy being mean

    December 29, 2011 /1 Comment

    Every fight in our marriage is about one kid. His. While he was at his mother's for Christmas we had not one argument. Now he's coming home. Ugh — it's not easy being mean.

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  • My So Called Life

    Unpacking the Feels

    December 22, 2011 /No Comments

    A friend called to ask if I was done unpacking yet. It had been three days. The crock-pot was in a box labeled 'Deep Fryer.' So no. I was not done unpacking.

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    Notes from the Meeting of the RSA

    December 16, 2011 /No Comments

    Step through the past, present, and future notes from the meeting of reluctant stepparents anonymous.

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    Going Mental in the Rental

    December 2, 2011 /No Comments

    One month in the New Jersey rental. Still unpacking. Christmas in 23 days. The crockpot is the only thing keeping me sane. Certain people expect a meal when they get home.

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