Author Archives: Catherine

I know it's a federal offense to open other people's mail, but in the case of Santa letters from my children, I'm forced to make an exception. Instead of mailing them— shhhh– I've opened them. (Both written by Isaac, as … Continue reading →

It’s my birthday today—big 44.  So. It’s a good time to take stock of the situation. Even a momentary glance at the overview of my life yields a pretty good picture. Good marriage, two beautiful children, lovely house and land, … Continue reading →

I honestly think it's getting worse. How? How could it get worse? Elias's (or should I say "my") booty problem is not going away. It's not. Here's a partial list of the strategies I've employed so far. Let me know … Continue reading →

I am no Beyonce'– http://www.veoh.com/browse/videos/category/music/watch/v6302541T8YtNTHX . And yet my current bootyliciousness (at least in the view of one 3-foot-tall fan) is becoming a real nuisance.  My booty, as is were, is vast, squishy and irresistible, when viewed from Elias's eye level. … Continue reading →

Okay, so I spoke to Ivy yesterday, my neuro's assistant. I told her all about the study, and the e-mail that Vince had sent to the dr for me, and how awesome it would all be. She put me on … Continue reading →

Let me begin by stating categorically that I like Christmas. I have no plans to steal anyone's presents. I love the Whos of Whoville. It's just that my heart may be two sizes too small.  You see, there is this … Continue reading →

For two days and three nights I've been floating around on fluffy white clouds of pure silence. When your normal reality is one of constant clattering noise, gleeful or angry screaming, flying projectiles, and general chaos, this concept of peace … Continue reading →

Insert your favorite expletives here. I'm cussin' a blue streak this morning because reality has returned. The honeymoon of June and July is over. I'm dizzy again.  I can't just chalk it up to a bad day or even week. … Continue reading →

We had a lovely week at Pawleys Island, SC, as we usually do. This year, we agreed on the way home, was a lot better than last year, when I was so impaired that I felt like an invalid much … Continue reading →

We had a lovely week at Pawleys Island, SC, as usual. Each year, for five years in a row, we've gone to the Sea View Inn for a certain week in late July. It's family week in that kids are … Continue reading →