I feel like an alien or an outsider most of the time for a variety of reasons. But the main reason is: I don’t understand the desperate need/desire for sex. It’s nice, I guess. I’ve had fun from time to time. It’s not that I haven’t enjoyed it. But there’s so much more that I’d [...]
Archive for July, 2009
Adoption Blues
Posted in Children, Parents and Siblings, Spouses on Jul 23rd, 2009
When I was about seven, I found out what adoption meant. My cousin was adopted as an infant. I was jealous. She’d been taken by a family who wanted her. I decided for a short while that I had been adopted. It was a fantasy I hung onto – an explanation of sorts, the kind [...]
KitchenAid and Abetting
Posted in Guilt and Shame on Jul 18th, 2009
I hadn’t planned on stealing that day. I had previously reviewed the KitchenAid stand mixers on Consumer Reports and decided I wanted the bottom of the line. I cannot bake. I thought maybe a KitchenAid mixer was my last hope. But I didn’t need to spend an extra $5o for attachments I’d never use. I [...]
The Prodigal Son
Posted in Parents and Siblings on Jul 17th, 2009
I’m still incredibly angry at my brother for his drug addiction. The level of my anger is probably equal to that of my pride in him for asking for help, taking rehab seriously and getting himself clean. Every day I say a little prayer he continues to find the strength he needs to stay sober [...]
Divorced from Marriage
Posted in Friends, Marriage and Divorce on Jul 16th, 2009
I’m not married. I’m not engaged. I don’t even have a boyfriend. In fact, it’s been 7 years since I’ve been in a long-term relationship, but I’m perfectly okay with that fact. After all, I’m only 26 and I still have the world to conquer before I do the lifetime partner, 2.5 kids and dog. [...]
A Mother Lost
Posted in Parents and Siblings on Jul 13th, 2009
I was in elementary school when I discovered my mother had interests besides being my mom. She was offered her old job back, the job she’d quit to raise a family. She labored over her decision. I did too. I knew latch-key kids and didn’t want to be one. I liked walking home from school [...]
Welcome
Posted in Back of the House on Jul 7th, 2009
Welcome to our new blog. As you can see, it is still under construction. But soon you will be in our parlor letting your hair down telling your hosts, Madams Lula and Lola, all your secrets. You know you wanna. And if your secrets are bad enough, you may just get whipped. No promises.