I am beautiful because . . .

I love learning. Even though choosing motherhood may mean that I never have an advanced degree or a professional career, I will be learning, growing, and achieving throughout my life.

Paper or Plastic?

I really want to know. Which in the world is better for me to get at the grocery store? All growing up paper was bad because it killed trees. But now the paper bags advertise "Sustainable, Compostable, Recyclable," and I'm so confused. For a time my recycle bin said no plastic bags, but I guess they've gotten over that. I still don't know though. Do they teach the update in schools nowadays? Do I need to go back to get the current recycling information? Please, someone help me. I'm always wondering at the checkout what the right choice is!

On Spiders

"Itsy-Bitsy" or "Eensy-Beensy"? I really want to know, but I find myself singing both just randomly.

I Guess it's a Great Sign

Writing a C.V. takes you hours and hours and hours and hours . . .

If Someone Walks Up to You to Answer Some Questions for a Class Project

Just say no. It's okay. It's snowing. You've got a baby in the stroller. And the questions on city parking are pretty leading and stupid anyway.

Baby Einstein

Are they brainwashing my child? And if they are, he's so happy about it that do I care? What's your take?

Notecards

Reminding me how grateful I am that I'm a college graduate. Sometimes I see people studying note cards as they walk to school. I don't think grad school would be worth going back to that, at least I don't think so right now.

I am Not a Scientist

Nothing close. But at least I can edit, which makes me useful to the bread-winning effort of our family. I like that.