wish i may
by ani difranco

i am losing my love of adventure
i'm losing all respect
for me and myself tonight
i wonder what happens if i get to
the end of this tunnel
and there isn't a light
i've worn down the treads
on all of my tires
i've worn through the elbows
and the knees of my clothing
i am stumbling down
the gravel driveway of desire
trying not to wake up
my sleeping self-loathing

do you ever have that dream
where you open your mouth
and you try t... read more

So much is changing in my life presently. I am trying to remember that what hasn't changed is that I am strong and capable. And that my son is fabulous, hilarious and super smart. It's all going to be okay. Better than okay, really. Just not right now.

I don't want to go into too much detail here, at least not right now. But, please send all the mojo you can spare, and keep us close in your thoughts.

7 Deadly Sins Survey

**WRATH**

1. Who did you last get angry with?
Safeway, for having their "Cart Wheel Locking Strip" installed too soon in the parking lot so I had to leave my full cart for a few minutes while I ran to get my car and move it close enough. Stooooopid.

2. What is your weapon of choice?
My grandma could kick your ass.

3. Would you hit a member of the opposite sex?
Do I get to pick the member?

4. How about of the same sex?
See #3?

5. Who was the la... read more

put a * by the ones you have done

*1. Started your own blog
*2. Slept under the stars
*3. Played in a band
*4. Visited Hawaii
*5. Watched a meteor shower
*6. Given more than you can afford to charity
*7. Been to Disneyland
*8. Climbed a mountain
*9. Held a praying mantis
*10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
*14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
*16. Had food poisoning
*17. Walked to... read more