See? Dragons aren’t so scary up close.
On second thought….
In lieu of more substantial thought, here’s a link to a new story at Shred of Evidence. Meanwhile, I wish you all a very safe and happy Halloween.
Archive for October, 2007
Happy Halloween
Posted in Uncategorized on October 31, 2007 | 3 Comments »
The Black Widow Agency bites stereotypes
Posted in Uncategorized on October 21, 2007 | 2 Comments »
On its surface, The Black Widow Agency might appear to be what Kirkus Reviews indelicately referred to as a “bitch-a-thon”: a man-bashing, ultra-feminist piece of little more than propaganda.
Those of us who have not experienced chronic or egregious sexism might be inclined likewise to write off Felicia Donovan’s* debut, but that would be an oversight. [...]
Children: God’s little torture devices
Posted in Uncategorized on October 19, 2007 | 7 Comments »
Sorry for the lack of posting, folks. I’ve been meaning to post more personal, writing-parent-related material for an even balance of it and book reviews, but this past week the kids were sick (back to back) and sleep was at a premium. Hope to be back with more this weekend, or barring that, the beginning [...]
Is your child an old soul?
Posted in Uncategorized on October 11, 2007 | 6 Comments »
I’m convinced that in a past life, Boris was an Egyptian embalmer. Just the way he crams his fingers up my nose and twists them around in my sinuses while he’s nursing….
Yes, I’ve been waiting for an opportunity to share that anecdote! In all seriousness, however, author M.J. Rose tells me that children under the [...]
Mama Knows Breast: A review
Posted in MotherTalk on October 3, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Andi Silverman presents a breezy, conversation-with-girlfriends style in her new book Mama Knows Breast: A Beginner’s Guide to Breastfeeding. Meant to be a basic handbook rather than an oracle (Silverman provides a list of those at the end of her book), Mama Knows Breast covers the essentials of breastfeeding a baby: pros and cons, “operating [...]
