Sometimes you feel like a nut…
Do you hear that? Of course you don’t. The sound of tranquility is so soft I can hear our dog …
Author Archives: MJ, Nonstepmom
I know how Amelia Earhart Feels….
I have been mired in the Bermuda Triangle [aka: subjected to non-stop bickering children has baked my brain like being …
The Infinitetesimal Line Between Love And Hate
Love: Trader Joe’s Cinnamon Almonds. Hate: Cinnamon Almonds are not available in bulk Costco-sized containers. Love: Spiders, for eating all the other …
Irrefutable Proof Satan Does NOT Exist
11:59 PM July 11 12:01 AM July 12 Both appear on my son’s death certificate. One of many details mis-handled surrounding …
Give Us Liberty! Or we’ll just take it…
Fourth of July is THE holiday. The weather is perfect and watermelon and sweet corn abound at every farmer’s market. No pressure finding …
London Calling
I am reaching out in the hope anyone reading is currently in London. Anyone? Bueller? I recently came across photographs …
Hittin’ the Glam-paign Trail 2012
It is time for us to all start seriously thinking about election day…to embrace our patriotic duty by diligently watching the debates, …
Oh $#%*…I Mean “Yay! Summer Vacation!”
My darling step-daughters bounced off the bus and officially into “Summer Vacation” yesterday at 1:27 pm eastern time. Translation: I can …
Zen and the Art of Muppetry Repartee
Hidden deep in sacred scrolls and mystic teachings, Buddist monks have been long held the mysteries of life. I personally have …
Mensa Sibling Rivalry
I KNEW it – They have MANUALS !!!
War and Peace Vs. Third Grade Book Club
It’s a parents job to point out the obvious, to shout “Cliff !” every once in awhile. I’m sure this is …
I’m Special (Just like 49 other people)
Nicole of “The Middlest Sister” has created a cut paper world, a trip into her childhood memories we can all roll our …
Marilyn and Me. And Nikki Manaj?
We’ve all done it….tried to measure up to whatever icon we believe is the epitome of spectaculosity we will NEVER …
The Man in a Tutu
I was not planning to write today, but I came across this: Photographer Bob Carey started “The Tutu Project” to …
Brownie Points
I’ve yet to meet a person who does not appreciate a great Brownie. Some days, I will accept a not …
Memoirs of an Evil Stepmom 