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Let's all give thanks we didn't give birth at Jamestown Hospital

Started this discussion. Last reply by mcglory13 Nov 16, 2010. 9 Replies 0 Likes

Good christ - have people seen this horrifying piece about how the wrong choice of bagel let the state take…Continue

Tiny defendants

Started this discussion. Last reply by Floor Pie Oct 29, 2010. 16 Replies 0 Likes

Did anyone else see "4-Year-Old Can Be Sued" in the NYT yesterday? The comments are a hoot!Continue

Lost it

Started this discussion. Last reply by hermit crab Nov 2, 2010. 14 Replies 0 Likes

Oy, I have to teach Bosnia and Rwanda in a class I'm teaching this semester. I can't even do it anymore. I'm currently busy trying to substitute for my original readings something that gives the gist…Continue

Financially protecting the SAH partner

Started this discussion. Last reply by SaintMary Oct 6, 2010. 25 Replies 0 Likes

Being the primary caregiver at home carries some fabulous benefits, but the position also has the drawback of creating no clear economic claim in return for one's labor. Further, not only are SAH…Continue

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hermit crab replied to Zealflyer's discussion 'A reasonable grocery budget'

I rely heavily on kale and cabbage in the winter months. It's so ridiculously cheap and so delicious. Srsly, less than $1/lb. We have kale at least a few times a week, kind of like we used to have string beans a few times a week in my house…

Monday

hermit crab replied to Zealflyer's discussion 'A reasonable grocery budget'

We're right around $600 for three people too. My husband buys deli meat and we eat some fish as a family, but our biggest protein expense is fake meat (stupid expensive delicious Morningstar Farms veggie burgers!) I finally bought some vital…

Friday

hermit crab replied to Herasmus B. Dragon's discussion 'Sneaking around'

Wow, this seems brilliant to me. My mother was pretty controlling of what I ate at home and I absolutely developed into a sneak eater. The idea that you teach her to make choices about things she wants, having a conversation about the…

Feb 1

hermit crab replied to mightyninjamom's discussion 'Is there a Hallmark card for this?'

I think this is such a great topic. Growing up, I was both introverted and also believed myself to be very loyal to the friends I did have, so this concept of "defriending" was pretty alien - I believed that I never ended friendships.…

Feb 1

hermit crab commented on rommie's blog post 'Finding healing'

Maybe it would help to show your husband this post? I know you're a writer, so maybe you're expressing yourself more clearly in writing. I can't imagine really understanding that my wife was having a serious, persistent problem and…

Jan 29

hermit crab replied to SweetJudyB's discussion 'Computer suggestions'

Ooh! I signed in to recommend Newegg! I just bought a desktop computer there for less than $200. Plus $67 for a nice new monitor. I'm not sure what the benefit of the touchscreen computer would be - seems like it would get smudgy…

Jan 25

hermit crab replied to Daddy Geek Boy's discussion 'Gender'

I just got back from the sweetest production on "Talking with students about sexual orientation and gender identity" presented by a range of students from 6th-11th grades. Can I just say that I am so hopeful that all of the coercive…

Jan 20

hermit crab replied to Andromeda's discussion 'New Year Roll Call!'

Waaaah! Miss the Bay Area!

Jan 19

hermit crab replied to ruth's discussion 'Obedience'

Eh, I've seen plenty of outwardly "perfect" families that were seething pots of nasty if you looked up close. The only right way is yours. (Guess which side of the obedience/independent-thinking dichotomy I fall down on?) I think the…

Jan 16

hermit crab replied to ruth's discussion 'Obedience'

Cannot stop thinking about this when I see this thread:

Jan 15

hermit crab replied to Andromeda's discussion 'New Year Roll Call!'

Hi all! I joined OS between three and four years ago. I was home with the bub and working on my dissertation, living in town and enjoying plenty of crafting, therapy and websurfing. These days I'm teaching at a college out in the hinterlands,…

Jan 9

hermit crab replied to Mommy Monster's discussion 'New for 2012?'

Ooh! I'm part of that audience! I'll check it out. Community is the only show I watched at all (via Hulu, at that) so now that it's not being renewed I officially have no relationship at all with the television. Feeling very 21st…

Jan 9

hermit crab replied to wookie's discussion 'New Years "Resolutions"'

I've resolved to bring up the level of polish this year. I'm aiming to dress more professionally, get my web presence in shape, possibly (possibly?) look into wearing make-up. Thank god that last one is negotiable in my line of work.…

Jan 1

hermit crab replied to Zealflyer's discussion 'Kids' Birthday Parties'

Our Y has a pretty inexpensive deal for kids' parties, so that's what we went with for the bub's 5th birthday this year. We could basically invite as many people as we wanted and it was wooooonderful not to have to try to figure out…

Dec 20, 2011

hermit crab replied to Lady Grey's discussion 'Really? Really?!?'

Yeah! What idiots these people are for having jobs. If only they knew that it was less offensive for them to be truly destitute and have a baby - because then Medicaid would cover it - then they could have made the less…

Dec 6, 2011

hermit crab replied to Lady Grey's discussion 'Really? Really?!?'

The power of the venting thread! Brings me back to old-style OS. I find the willingness to vent on these people, who are not living some hideously depraved lifestyle but are just seeking to cover their medical bills, really depressing. If it…

Dec 4, 2011

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About Me:: still dissertating! But almost done.

What's something about your kid(s) that makes you happy?: Mostly everything. Especially when we've all had a good night's sleep.

What's your most recent kid-related public humiliation?: I think he's too young to humiliate. Two-year-old behavior is pretty easy to excuse.

What about contemporary parenting culture pisses you off the most?: If I say the judgment, does that make this a recursive answer?

Who were you BEFORE you became a parent?: A person without children?

What are you nerdy about?: Life. I'd say life.

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Do/Did you read Brain Child?

Posted on January 12, 2011 at 2:26pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

I got the following notice by e-mail:

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Breastfeeding Hilarity

Posted on October 3, 2010 at 11:12am 3 Comments 0 Likes

compliments of the Bloggess!

Excuses, excuses

Posted on September 23, 2010 at 5:30am 5 Comments 0 Likes

A dangerous time of year for grandmothers. And some funny ones in the comments.

moving/middle of the night

Posted on July 25, 2010 at 7:08pm 5 Comments 0 Likes

We're childfree for the first time in three and a half years since my parents took the bub for the night - we're packing and cleaning the house in preparation for moving in the morning. Several hours of work ahead of us still, but the house is empty and bright.

It's so funny to feel so light and present in this situation - nostalgic, happy to be doing this, for some reason. Maybe it's the novelty. Maybe it's because it's summer and I can drink as many beers as I want while doing this… Continue

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At 7:57am on January 18, 2010, ks said…: Happy Birthday!

At 6:16am on September 16, 2009, Mamawho said…: I understand - I'm trying to blaze through the final class of my much belated undergrad degree. And then on to my Master's. I figure it won't get any easier and the time will never be "just right."

At 4:00am on September 16, 2009, Mamawho said…: So here I am, pining away, wondering where MM went. But do I check these comments? No. It was "the bub." Dead giveaway. :)

Howdy!! Nice to see you!

At 8:28pm on September 8, 2009, The Oracle said…: Yay! So glad to see you here. I'd been wondering...

At 10:34am on September 8, 2009, GGG said…: Welcome back-ish!
Glad to see you around these parts!

At 10:15am on September 8, 2009, hermit crab said…: Tis I! I've been hermitting away up here, thus the new handle - however, I just decided that I deserved at least one online social network. So excited to be back!

At 9:05am on September 8, 2009, GGG said…: the artist formally known as muttermutter??!

If not - welcome anyway! ;)