Raising twins and staying sober 24 hours at a time.
My kid brought me this lego figure recently and said, "mama, this looks just like you" and I was simultaneously flattered and a bit concerned because I mean, look at this face... But in his sweetness he proudly said, "because you are so strong and she has short hair like you". I grabbed him and …
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Sheila and I went to see A Star is Born recently. If you haven't seen the film yet or you don't want to know what happens, STOP READING HERE. If you have seen it or don't care about spoilers, read on. Oh my goodness. I knew what was coming. I knew the story and what …
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Yesterday, we were in the car and we saw a woman smoking in a car next to us. “Mama, why do people smoke?” “Well, some people like the way it tastes or makes them feel.” “You used to smoke, mama?” “I did. I liked it a lot for a period of time and then I …
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Too Sober For This 