November

Aw. Now you got me craving Double-Doubles at In 'n Out! They are double pattied cheeseburgers w/all the toppings. Mmm!

Y'know, the best corned beef sandwich I ever had was in Portland, Oregon at a deli called "Rose's". The sandwich was at least 3" high and extremely difficult to take a bite out of...but the QUALITY was the BEST!

I LOVE pralines 'n cream! We'd be dangerous eating partners, but enjoying every bite!

Hmmm. Although I'm no longer fertile nor a lap dancer, people say I have a lilt in my voice.

Oh my. I just read Hayduke's blog, and yours is the 2nd post about an unloving mother. I'm so sorry you had to experience her the way you did and are now doing. My thoughts are with you today.

What a lovely time you planned for Mary! So sweet! And kind of you to call your mother despite what she did to you. You turned out to be a very kind person instead of a bitter one. She should be proud of you. And your play - my goodness, Jim! Your life is indeed full and good.

Very nice, Fredo!

"to a Nasa rocket"... great analogy! You're so right about your second to last paragraph. My Mom still says, everyday is Mother's Day, so that's how we regard her.

Great post! Happy Mother's Day!

So nice, Fredo. Thank you!

Aw. Sweet pic of Sophie. So great that a place like this exists! Great post!

Wow! Your work is so prolific! Way to go, JD!

JD, so sorry about Bisbee. He knows you care for him. You're doing all you can do.

So nice, your words about Bob.

Supernanny has shown that no matter what background and stripe parents are, there is no blueprint for parenting. It seems that there is such a lack of sound parenting models, that whenever someone has written a how-to book, it's a best seller. Problem is, that parents who seem least successful, are really not there for each other or their children. Parenting requires so much time, discipline, tenacity, respect, consistency, humility, example, and all of it grounded in selfless love. Surely I'm leaving out other qualities, but at the end of the day, you realize the necessity of teamwork and support. I feel for single-parent families who have to be creative in recruiting resources, but support is definitely out there. Music to our ears is hearing that our son has character and altruistic values, and is making a difference in the world.

"All of a sudden, two of the female dancers were heading purposely toward me, . . . strong hands about to grab me by my arms." - You must've been awful cute, trying to be a wallflower, yet ending up as a target!

Your description has me pining to visit the south sometime! Only thing is, I'd need you to show me the right place!