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Kill an American and Get $1M

Ilinap · September 13, 2010 ·

I didn't post about 9/11. And I haven't posted about the Koran burnings and other such hateful noise that's pierced our world. I've been ballooned with joy and crushed by sadness on the roller coaster that is life. While I'd like to lug around my soap box and sing out for justice … [Read more...] about Kill an American and Get $1M

Tags: America, community, fear, politics

It’s Not Even the First Day of Kindergarten Yet and Mommy’s a Wreck

Ilinap · August 16, 2010 ·

In my house August is all about birthdays. We squeal and fuss over Mac Daddy, trying to get him as excited about his birthday as we are. Then we shift gears to dote on Bird, who needs no nudging in the I'm So Excited It's My Birthday I'm Gonna Wet My Pants department. We also … [Read more...] about It’s Not Even the First Day of Kindergarten Yet and Mommy’s a Wreck

Tags: Deal, education, fear, growing up, motherhood, parenting, school

Project Mom Casting: The Dirty & Noisy Version

Ilinap · July 26, 2010 ·

I never wanted to be a mother. While other little girls were playing with baby dolls I was ripping up Barbie's clothes and sewing them back together into my own Frankenfashion. I was all about crafting Barbie furniture out of found objects (the plastic thingee that keeps cheese … [Read more...] about Project Mom Casting: The Dirty & Noisy Version

Tags: blog, family, fear, growing up, kids, love, motherhood, parenting

Target is Now a Double Entendre: 30 Minutes of Misunderstanding

Ilinap · June 1, 2010 ·

My friend Tony was in the midst of a shooting over the weekend. While the rest of us were swilling beer and grilling hot dogs, Tony was crouched behind a rack of clothes with his 7-year old daughter and a teenage complete stranger who were terrified. Tony held it together during … [Read more...] about Target is Now a Double Entendre: 30 Minutes of Misunderstanding

Tags: domestic violence, family, fear, love, parenting, safety, Target

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