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Author Archives: Mama 1

It’s Not Over, Again.

But this time I mean it in a good way. Seriously. The election in the U.S. is not over. Biden (and Truth, Decency, Compassion, Science and Mamala) still have a chance. A good one. So hang on.

Posted byMama 1November 4, 2020November 4, 2020Posted inUncategorized1 Comment on It’s Not Over, Again.

It’s Not Over

Today I feel like having a big, fat cry. A full tilt, snuffling, ugly one. Why? Because it’s been raining and fairly cold for the past several days in my little part of the world (the Midwestern U.S.) and so there’s been less of what has kept me sane during all of this pandemic business.Continue reading “It’s Not Over”

Posted byMama 1October 30, 2020November 1, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:Holy Shit I'm a Mom!Leave a comment on It’s Not Over

4 a.m., A Poem

You are not 5. You are definitely not 6. Even the dog doesn’t like you…

Posted byMama 1October 27, 2020October 27, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:Holy Shit I'm a Mom!Leave a comment on 4 a.m., A Poem

Say What? (or Holy Shit.)

A small sampling of things I’ve heard myself say or think while being pregnant and since having a child…

Posted byMama 1October 23, 2020October 23, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:Holy Shit I'm a Mom!, ShortandSweetLeave a comment on Say What? (or Holy Shit.)

Why Biden/Harris

Dear Son,

Recently, Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away at the age of 87. My one small thing in RBG’s honor is to write to you today to express why I’m voting the way I’m voting in the upcoming 2020 election…

Posted byMama 1October 14, 2020October 14, 2020Posted inDear SonTags:Let's Get Political, Pandemically Speaking1 Comment on Why Biden/Harris

The Very First Post

My son was born in December 2019 in the middle of a snowstorm. The many hours leading up to his arrival were honestly mostly quiet and really beautiful.

Until I felt about 25% of one real labor pain. Then I was a big baby, he was perfect, and in such a long but short time all was well…

Posted byMama 1October 12, 2020October 14, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:Giving Birth, Holy Shit I'm a Mom!, Pandemically SpeakingLeave a comment on The Very First Post
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