Monthly Archives: October 2012

Anger: Yours, Mine, Ours

Posted on October 25, 2012 by nematomorph

We had an angry evening in my house last night. The voggy weather does not help. Instead of paradise with  visions of palm trees swaying in breezy tradewinds, the air is still and muggy. Nothing moves and sweating occurs just … Continue reading →

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The Play Date is Dead; Long Live the Play Date

Posted on October 20, 2012 by nematomorph

My son will turn eight in December. He is having his first play date at our place today. Part of me feels guilty about this. Should I have been more proactive in this arena? Does this make me a bad … Continue reading →

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Reconnection

Posted on October 16, 2012 by nematomorph

A while ago I was lamenting my lack of friends. Shortly after that post I read an article in the NY Times basically detailing why people over 30 have a harder time making new friends (since I am over 40 … Continue reading →

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Experimental Eater

Posted on October 10, 2012 by nematomorph

My 7 year old son has always been a good eater. He may have gone through a time early on when he wasn’t too excited about food but that period was brief, thank goodness. When we were in the thick … Continue reading →

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Disappointed

Posted on October 4, 2012 by nematomorph

I have a strong personality. I want to be in charge. I always think that I am right. I blame it on my mother. She got divorced when I was around twelve, and had not worked since before she had … Continue reading →

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