by mfg | Apr 21, 2013 | Life, Mom.
When I talk about my daughter and not politics, the economy, social justice or the Kardashians, it’s not to brag or boast, it’s not to seek accolades or to stave off judgement, nor is it prove my worth or value or exemplary achievements as a mother, and...
by mfg | Jan 30, 2013 | Life, Mom.
A colleague once said that things happen gradually, then suddenly. He was referring to events of the workplace – creating strategy, building trust, losing trust, moving on. Still, as I look at the events of the past seven months, all I can think is...
by mfg | Oct 30, 2012 | Life, Mom.
This might be the day. Things are softening. (Circle it on the calendar, four and a half months.) I can say this today because my child slept from six p.m until seven a.m. with only one feeding and no fussing. She also has gone down for two naps with minimal...
by mfg | Jan 3, 2012 | Life, Work, Working Professional.
“Don’t wait until you know who you are to make things.” Steal Like An Artist (Austin Kleon) Ever since my self-diagnosis as a perfectionist, now recovering, everyday is a battle between getting out of my head and getting on to creating. The voices...
by mfg | Dec 16, 2011 | Life, Young.
Amazon continues to service my impatience with it’s 1-click shopping. I love it and hate it. Love it because I’ve ordered most of my Christmas gifts through them. Hate it because when I’m lying in bed and wanting something to read, I’m...
by mfg | Dec 9, 2011 | Life, Ordering Cupcakes, Young.
It’s somewhat shocking that Ordering Cupcakes has had a public presence for an entire year now. In more ways than one, it’s been with me for years. Most surprising to me over the course of this little project is how much it has changed – or how my...
