See how I just saved you all the trouble asking that very question? It’s a valid one.
Lately, I feel repressed. Maybe I’m depressed, nothing in the ballpark of this, just feeling … stuck. Everything I want to accomplish is contingent on some other event occurring. I have so many ideas of stuff I want to do, but I can’t get my site looking and functioning the way I want it to, so that I could do the only thing that I have any predilection for — writing. And it’s not like I don’t have people to help me. Oh, I have people. Wildly creative and talented people who are just waiting for me to articulate the dream that I carry for this sad and dusty little site. It’s ironic, isn’t it? Can’t articulate the vision of the space where I do nothing but … articulate.
Anyway, I’m back and relieved to learn that I haven’t lost my ability to type 200 words in which I really don’t communicate much of anything. I’m pretty sure that’s how the original script of Seinfeld was born.
In other news, Cory is doing well as he approaches his double digits. He built his almost 4,000 piece Lego Death Star in three straight days. We’re working on editing the video footage taken during this momentous event down to a palatable sound-byte.
Grace continues to wow and amaze me. Sometimes I just wonder what happened in the DNA development phase that has allowed her to be this person that she is. She’ll be five in a few weeks, but she possesses the wit and intelligence of a much older child. She has a new victim boy at her school that has won the role of being the object of her unwanted affection, but she has solemnly reassured me that she’s saving all her kisses for me.
Jack has transitioned to a toddler bed. I know this is shameful, but up until two days ago he slept in a Pack & Play. They used to call them “playpens” but I think most people have dropped that term due to its livestock connotation. He’s pretty fucking proud of himself and is now, finally, potty training himself. Because once you flex the power of getting in and out of bed unassisted, Elmo underwear is the obvious next step.
I’m pretty bummed out about the election that happened here today, but I’m done ranting. I was all Little Miss Political Commentator today on my Facebook and now I’ve worn myself out. Like, every time I think about it, I get riled up all over again and I just want to say to everyone who voted for Scott Brown: ”Do you people realize that his daughter was a contestant on American Idol? Not only was she not very good, but, yeah, kinda a crybaby (4:40).” I know, I know, it’s irrelevant, but who really understands the health care reform bill well enough to discuss it intelligently? I rest my case.
I got official test results back that confirm that I have Celiac disease. And even though I’ve totally known for the past 18 months since I decided to diagnose myself, it was still startling to see scientific proof. Next step: get the kids tested. Quite frankly, all their results better come back negative, because if I have to find a way to creatively cook gluten-free food for any of my complaining, whining little harpies, I’ll totally lose it. It will cause a total mental fracture which will result in me turning to obsessively trying to perfect homemade croissants, starting a collection of thimbles and voting for Republican senators. Oh, wait …
I AM SO GLAD YOU ARE BACK!
Seriously, it is ridiculous how I even have literal DREAMS asking you to write another piece and update us to what is going on! I actually dreamed last night about you helping me with my website, lol!
Ah. I can finally breathe a sigh of relief and happiness to see you are back. Yay!
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agreed. sooo glad you’re back
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Now I can sleep at night! : ) Glad you are back.
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I’m glad you’re back, and Jesus Christ I didn’t realize that was the same father of Ayla Brown.
Back in the early days of Evil Beet, I dissed her album:
http://evilbeetgossip.film.com/2006/11/09/its-amidol-day-ayla-brown-has-an-album-out/
Her father, the state senator, emailed me with this:
Evil: Read your review of Ayla’s CD. It would be nice to listen to the whole thing before making a judgment. It has been getting great reviews. The sales have been low, but distribution with the 15000 that Walmart purchased got delayed. The I-tunes sales and indy sales have been very positive. We were very pleased with the results, especially because she did it in 6 days. That’s all. This is Ayla’s dad. Privileged? My wife wife and I have 4 jobs. We call it hard work. Scott Brown
I honestly just today put it together that that was the same Scott Brown. So weird. Wonder what Ayla’s up to these days.
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Lisa Reply:
January 20th, 2010 at 9:43 am
Too funny, Beet! You must save every email!
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so glad you are back wendi! not having kids or knowing you at all, I am not sure why I miss your daily commentary….but I do. You seem to have disappeared off of the old Facebook as well.
Always a pleasure!
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Agreed.
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About time, Girlie! Soooo glad you are back, I totally miss your musings. I can’t wait to see your new site.
Lots of love.
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Guess we are never going to get affordable healthcare for everyone now. Way to go big business! Glad you are back!
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Ah sweet relief! I thought maybe you were packing or something. I completely understand the feeling of wanting to push forward but having to wait. When I have to wait because of other people, I can become resentful. When I have to wait due to my own indecision, I get frustrated. Sometimes it all can lead to depression and losing my motivation. Stay connected to yourself. It would be healthy to make a few minutes to do something good just for you. (and I should take my own advice there) Hey–we’re going to embark on the old GF and possibly CF program in my house in a few weeks. I gave birth to the pickiest eater ever. So I’ll let you know if we discover something delicious. I can’t tell you how bummed I was to learn that gluten can even be in vinegar. Grrr.
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Your statement about nobody really being able to discuss the health bill is the very reason the people of Mass. voted it down. People don’t know it or feel like they have even been able to see it, it’s been rushed through. We need reform,but we need to take time and do it right. I too am glad to see you posting again,your funny you wacky girl!
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Welcome back! Missed you!
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Man I wish I could sing as “bad” as her
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