by mayberry on June 16, 2010
My very generous husband gave me a very generous gift for my upcoming birthday (the one that ends in zero) and our also upcoming anniversary (another ends-in-zero event).
A dog on a surfboard! Just what I’ve always wanted!
Well, actually, an iPad. I was/am stunned.
After I get over my shock, I’ll need to load ‘er up. If you have an iPad, or covet one enough to have done some window shopping, tell me what I should get! (And P.S., I don’t have anything Mac or Apple–not even an iPod–so I am starting from scratch.)
by mayberry on June 11, 2010
You know when you first started blogging or tweeting, your mind began to filter everything into blog post fodder and 140-character bursts of brilliance/mediocrity? (Surely that wasn’t just me. Right?) So now that I finally joined Facebook, I keep coming up with one-liners that sound like Facebook groups or fan pages (or “like” pages or whatever they are).
So far:
- Before the Internet we called the New York Public Library reference desk to ask random questions
- When my chips are too small to dip I stir them into the salsa and eat them with a spoon
- Remember that show with the laughing daisies called the Chuckle Patch?
- Parents against ice cream trucks
- Save a letter, save a word: There is no “e” in “scary” or “tasty”
by mayberry on March 25, 2010
I resisted Facebook for a long time. Mostly for the time suck factor, and partly because I was still holding a grudge about the breastfeeding thing. I finally succumbed late last year, under pressure from several family members and friends, as well as my own admission that I needed to use FB to help promote my fitness site.
Now that I’m there, I feel like I’ve stepped into a huge parallel world that I didn’t even know existed. The people, the lingo, the games–it’s like it’s related to the IRL world, but not quite. I discover new things (some savory, some not-so-) about people I’ve known for years and people I just met. I have relationships with people on FB that are completely different from those relationships outside of FB: I’m chatting far more often than I have in years with a friend from my NJ/NYC days, because we play Lexulous all the time. I had a nice conversation with a high school friend about his life as a stay-at-home dad. I keep up with a mom I knew from Jo’s school whose kids have since transferred to another building. I’ve learned about deaths, divorces, and new babies among my circle of acquaintances.
It’s odd. And it’s time-sucking. But so far, I’m clicking the “Like” button.
by mayberry on December 11, 2009
It’s my spy lookout, my scenic view, my alone space, my social (networking) place, my home office. It’s where I eat, work, chat, and play. It’s where I live: in front of my laptop, at my dining room table, looking through my front windows to the street and park beyond.
Today’s #best09 prompt is “best place” of 2009. I knew it had to be somewhere at home. I love going out, I love traveling and seeing both new and familiar people and places. But I also crave the comfortable cocoon of home. I need to be surrounded by my own stuff in my own rambly old house.
I used to work in a little bedroom upstairs on a desktop. Three years ago, we bought laptops and I still planned to stay in my office, with the bigger monitor and my own private desk that I wouldn’t have to clear every evening. But when the laptop arrived, I flipped it open on the dining room table and I’ve never gone back to the office. Here, I love being able to look out the windows–in front, where I’ll see ice-fishing shanties being towed to the lake soon. And at the side, where my neighbor’s kids come outside in all manner of silly outfits and play with their puppy.
When I sit down in the morning with my first cup of tea, I swear I sometimes sigh with the relief and anticipation of a few hours of work/Web time. And since I’ve needed that relief more than ever this year, this has to be my #best09 place.
by mayberry on May 29, 2009
in the blogosphere
being called a zombie chick?
it’s a compliment
Specifically, it means that recipients of this prestigious award “believe in the Tao of the zombie chicken—excellence, grace and persistence in all situations, even in the midst of a zombie apocalypse. These amazing bloggers regularly produce content so remarkable that their readers would brave a raving pack of zombie chickens just to be able to read their inspiring words.”
Well, wow. Thanks, Melisa with one S!
Now for the threatening part: “As a recipient of this world-renowned award, you now have the task of passing it on to at least 5 other worthy bloggers. Do not risk the wrath of the zombie chickens by choosing unwisely or not choosing at all.” Yikes.
Well, I like to live on the edge so I am going to pass this on to one single chick: Mad. Because although her masterful retelling of Pride and Prejudice didn’t make mention of any zombies, it was by all means remarkable.
by mayberry on May 18, 2009
Should I call it a crib? Would that be more appropriate for a mommy blog?
Anyway, welcome to the new home of Mayberry Mom. Thank you to Susan and Amy of Sumy Designs for a bang-up job on my seriously overdue move to WordPress, my own domain, three columns … oooh, so 2.0, don’t you think?
Thank you so much for visiting… please update your readers and blogrolls with this address. (Newish, shortish post just below this one.)
by mayberry on May 6, 2009
I’ve been awake since before 7 a.m. It is now past 11 a.m. an I have yet to sit down to actually do any work. I’ve been ferrying children to school and also ferrying misplaced stuff all over my house–today was biweekly Declutter Day. Yes, it took almost two hours to move all the upstairs stuff back upstairs and the downstairs stuff back downstairs and the basement stuff back to the basement.
I wonder what the mystery ladies behind The Mouthy Housewives would have to say about that? I may have to click over there and ask for their advice. If I can handle the mouthy truth.
by mayberry on April 28, 2009
by mayberry on December 10, 2008
Remember when I donated to Donors Choose? Yesterday I got a packet of thank-you notes from the kids who received the scissors and tape. Some excerpts:
“So, thank you again for the scissors and tape just remember it helped a lot. Sincerely, Mike”
“You know what, I was the one who came up with the name ‘cut into education’ that was cool wasn’t it. Thanks again. Sincerely, Kenny”
“We really appreciate the scissors that you sent. Before, when we were doing a project last year in seventh grade, we had the worst scissors. (I mean that in a bad way) They coudn’t cut for anything and they always got caught in the paper. This letter is to tell you thank you for the scissors and tape. Sincerely, Khalil”
“The scissors helped a lot because we had these crappy ones and they didn’t even cut. And the tape, we didn’t even have any, but you gave us some and now we use it for a lot of stuff. Every time I see them I think of you and I say thanks in my head. Sincerely, Sean”
Thank YOU for reading because every page view helped fund that project.
And if you are still feeling charitable: My sister is running a marathon through Team in Training. She only needs $850 more to reach her goal of $3800. If the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is a group you’d like to support, consider throwing a few bucks my sister’s way. She would appreciate it!
by mayberry on September 30, 2008
The news is all GLOOM! DOOM! World! Ending!
And yes–pretty much true. But let’s put that aside for a moment and talk about the fact that Kimberly loves my blog. So, happy thoughts! Thank you, Kimberly.
And now I get to say which blogs I love. Which seven blogs I love, which as you can imagine is not really possible. Seventy-seven, I could do.
So here are the most recent additions to my reader, because if they’ve earned a spot there then I must love them. (And if you’re not listed, that just means I already loved you.)
Dirt & Noise. A few good rants about Sarah Palin and I was sold.
It’s Lovely! I’ll Take It! Click over there. You will not regret it.
Motherhood in NYC. Marinka? Is very funny.
Nyack Backyard. Vicarious gardening!
Total Mom Haircut. She taught Martha Stewart a thing or two about blogging.
The Wink. I know, everyone already knows about Amanda, apparently except me.
And my 7th spot (since I always have to find a way to cheat on every meme) goes to all the mom bloggers participating in the Donors Choose 2008 Blogger Challenge. Thanks for supporting such a great cause!
Fine print:
- You can put the award picture on your blog.
- Link to the person who awarded you.
- Nominate at least seven other blogs that you love.
- Put up links to those blogs.
- Leave messages with the blogs you nominated.
A dog on a surfboard! Just what I’ve always wanted!
