Can you believe I have hit 200 posts?? And some of you have been here since the beginning! For those of you who haven't.. I'm going to link some blog posts that kind of sum up who I am. Here goes:
Why I'm Not a Nurse
Abc's of Me
The Tank
The Book I Wrote
My first baby
The Whole Baby Thing
My last "celebration" post (with more links..)
There is a few... those are the basics of me. Prepare to be fascinated.
Post a link to one of your favorite posts from your blog in the comments section if you want! I've got alot of new followers to get to know!
Thursday, April 2, 2009
A Thousand Word Thursday..
Welcome to the Pug Cave!(aka my blankets) This is where we find Dexter every morning.. and he stays most of the day...
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
#23 The Condition by Jennifer Haigh
I'M SORRY FOR THE SHORT BOOK REVIEWS THIS WEEK, BUT I AM A LITTLE SWAMPED WITH STUFF TO DO RIGHT NOW... HOPE YOU UNDERSTAND.
Jennifer Haigh is fantastic at telling a "real" story. Her characters are so well developed and true to life that it's hard to believe that they really don't exist out there somewhere. Her plots are intriguing but also believable. The Condition is a shining example of her ability to tell the story of a family and all of it's idiosyncrasies.
The Condition is about a dysfunctional family living in Massachusetts. The father is a scientist, who barely has time for his kids until late in life. And of course, by then, they want nothing to do with him. The mother is a control freak and a nag. The kids all have their own issues. One son is hiding a secret from his parents. The other is dealing with issues with his own wife and children. The daughter, Gwen, suffers from Turner Syndrome, which has left her the height of a 12 year old for the remainder of her life. I found their struggles to be very intriguing. The story is tied up nicely at the end, but not too nicely. (which I can't stand..) All in all , a great book.
Again, I know this review sucks, but I am so backed up right now, it's ridiculous.
So, what are you reading??
Jennifer Haigh is fantastic at telling a "real" story. Her characters are so well developed and true to life that it's hard to believe that they really don't exist out there somewhere. Her plots are intriguing but also believable. The Condition is a shining example of her ability to tell the story of a family and all of it's idiosyncrasies.
The Condition is about a dysfunctional family living in Massachusetts. The father is a scientist, who barely has time for his kids until late in life. And of course, by then, they want nothing to do with him. The mother is a control freak and a nag. The kids all have their own issues. One son is hiding a secret from his parents. The other is dealing with issues with his own wife and children. The daughter, Gwen, suffers from Turner Syndrome, which has left her the height of a 12 year old for the remainder of her life. I found their struggles to be very intriguing. The story is tied up nicely at the end, but not too nicely. (which I can't stand..) All in all , a great book.
Again, I know this review sucks, but I am so backed up right now, it's ridiculous.
So, what are you reading??
#22 The Hour I First Believed by Wally Lamb
Wally Lamb can't write a bad book. It's impossible. He is too talented of a writer. The Hour I First Believed was a good book, but... there is a always a but...
The book was just jam packed. I love an adventerous plot, but my God.. there was just so much going on. The story is basically about the aftershocks that a traumatic event can cause. In this case, the traumatic event was The Columbine shootings. The main character, Caleum, is married to a school nurse who witnesses the violence. She quickly falls into a world of depression, anxiety and drug abuse. Caelum is left fighting to help his wife and save their marriage. At the same time, he is also dealing with the death of the aunt who raised him and trying to piece together his family history. Along with this are the stories of people who are affected by Caleum and his wife. It's alot to swallow all at once.
That said, it was good. But before you dive into this book, be prepared for the long haul.And it is a haul, both physically(it's big!) and emotionally. But as with Lamb's other books, the work is worth it in the end.
Would You Rather Wednesday..
I've got a few new followers, so I'll explain the rules. I give you a few questions with two possible answers. You have to pick one, no matter how painful. And yes, we have had bloggers who say "I can't choose"... and well, may they rest in peace.
Time to play!
Would you rather:
1. Have a daughter who is a tomboy or a son who is considered feminine by others?
2. Throw up in your mouth or shart your pants daily? (courtesy of my hubs... thanks Hubby!)
3. Have 12 hours hours of uninterrupted sleep or two hours of wild sex with your significant other? (it was 4 hours. I changed it to two.. )
4. Be color blind or lose all sense of taste?
Bonus Gross Out Question - Children's Tv Edtion. (yeah, I'm gonna go there..)
Would you like to Yo Grabba Grabba some of this man meat from Yo Gabba Gabba?
Or have a little hanky panky with Pee Wee in his playhouse?
I don't know.. he doesn't seem that into it....
Time to play!
Would you rather:
1. Have a daughter who is a tomboy or a son who is considered feminine by others?
2. Throw up in your mouth or shart your pants daily? (courtesy of my hubs... thanks Hubby!)
3. Have 12 hours hours of uninterrupted sleep or two hours of wild sex with your significant other? (it was 4 hours. I changed it to two.. )
4. Be color blind or lose all sense of taste?
Bonus Gross Out Question - Children's Tv Edtion. (yeah, I'm gonna go there..)
Would you like to Yo Grabba Grabba some of this man meat from Yo Gabba Gabba?
Or have a little hanky panky with Pee Wee in his playhouse?
I don't know.. he doesn't seem that into it....
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