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BarnMaven
Abnormally sarcastic 40-something know it all. You know I'm right.
Interests: Autism/special needs parenting, horseback riding, good wine, good coffee, good music, good books and good sex. Not necessarily in that order.
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The un-Mother's Day day-after-Mother's-Day Guest Post.
Hi there. Yes, I remember that I have a blog. You remember that I have a life? Yes. Lots of it, lately, as it turns out. Its all good and I will think of something pithy to write, soon. Today,... Continue reading
Posted May 13, 2013 at Barnmaven
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The one where I'm supposed to have the answers
IEP, autism, spd, race car man, barnmaven, clean shavings Continue reading
Posted Apr 29, 2013 at Barnmaven
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Only a guy would think of this
Posted Apr 23, 2013 at Barnmaven
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Those were the days
Last year after I had that horrible infection and my IUD removed, I went on the pill for a while. Everything was normal, then SG's vasectomy was declared a success and I stopped taking the pill. That was November, I... Continue reading
Posted Apr 11, 2013 at Barnmaven
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Its not that symbols are bad, they're not -- the materialism and the money suck that has risen around them bugs the living hell out of me. And like you, I believe in hands-on activism.
Commented Apr 8, 2013 on Symbolically speaking at Barnmaven
Symbolically speaking
Today is World Autism Awareness Day. Did you know that? (Rhetorical question, and since probably 90% of my two readers have kids on the spectrum very likely a silly question as well. Whatever.) I tend to keep myself at arm's length (or better) from groups that seem to have mastered the art o...
Primo is so wise. :)
Commented Apr 8, 2013 on Symbolically speaking at Barnmaven
Symbolically speaking
Today is World Autism Awareness Day. Did you know that? (Rhetorical question, and since probably 90% of my two readers have kids on the spectrum very likely a silly question as well. Whatever.) I tend to keep myself at arm's length (or better) from groups that seem to have mastered the art o...
Symbolically speaking
Today is World Autism Awareness Day. Did you know that? (Rhetorical question, and since probably 90% of my two readers have kids on the spectrum very likely a silly question as well. Whatever.) I tend to keep myself at arm's... Continue reading
Posted Apr 2, 2013 at Barnmaven
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Our real lives
Posted Mar 29, 2013 at Barnmaven
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And the women are scarce
Posted Mar 25, 2013 at Barnmaven
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Saturday briefly.
Conversation at about 3 am this morning: Me: SG, how long have we been together? SG: Mumble mumble something mumble Me: About three years? SG: Um. Yeah. (Snores) Me: Can you tell me why after three years of being together... Continue reading
Posted Mar 23, 2013 at Barnmaven
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That's right - we will RULE THE WORLD. With a copy of Strunk & White cradled tenderly to our bosoms.
Commented Mar 21, 2013 on Internet, I cringe at Barnmaven
Internet, I cringe
I must start by making one thing...no, TWO things clear: 1. I am a half-assed copyeditor. I type fast, and make typing errors that I very often don't catch until well after I've hit the "Publish Now" button. Just one more reason I'll never be a "brand." Sue me. HOWEVER: Typos are not spell...
I want to LOL but only with tears in my eyes. You probably know better than most that life becomes what you make it. Healing is hard to find sometimes and we all need it - some to a greater degree.
Commented Mar 21, 2013 on Relationship math at Barnmaven
Relationship math
I love to read relationship books. Whenever I read something that reminds me of my relationship with SG I marvel at how intuitive, how clever, how well researched the author must be. When I read something that doesn't fit us at all, naturally either the author is a charlatan or we are the ...
Relationship math
Posted Mar 19, 2013 at Barnmaven
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Aw, you know I love your blog. And since you aren't writing news articles on CNN you get a free pass. :)
Commented Mar 19, 2013 on Internet, I cringe at Barnmaven
Internet, I cringe
I must start by making one thing...no, TWO things clear: 1. I am a half-assed copyeditor. I type fast, and make typing errors that I very often don't catch until well after I've hit the "Publish Now" button. Just one more reason I'll never be a "brand." Sue me. HOWEVER: Typos are not spell...
Internet, I cringe
I must start by making one thing...no, TWO things clear: 1. I am a half-assed copyeditor. I type fast, and make typing errors that I very often don't catch until well after I've hit the "Publish Now" button. Just one... Continue reading
Posted Mar 18, 2013 at Barnmaven
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Theres just no way to be ready for it. I hope Moses has some wonderful years left with you. <3
Commented Mar 18, 2013 on When to let go - and when to hang on at Barnmaven
When to let go - and when to hang on
When Roscoe was fairly young still, about four years old, he began limping slightly on his back legs. Because of the way he lays down, on his belly with his legs out to either side, I assumed he had dysplastic hips. I don't know why I simply decided this was the case, but I distinctly remember...
Thanks! They are adorable when they play, aren't they? Kittens especially but the big kitties too. Hemi was trying to eat my foot through the covers last night and even though he got his fangs in a little too hard I still couldn't stop giggling at him. Goofy cat.
Commented Mar 18, 2013 on Spilt milk at Barnmaven
Spilt milk
The laptop I bought on closeout for the kids resides on my breakfast bar. When its not being used to play Minecraft or watching Justin Bieber and (shudder) Ke$ha music videos, it becomes a resting place for one cute gray polydactyl kitten. Did you meet Hemingway yet? No? Here. Readers, mee...
LOL, I had the think for a second about the "being crowned" comment. Monday morning mind is generally slow.
Commented Mar 18, 2013 on Spilt milk at Barnmaven
Spilt milk
The laptop I bought on closeout for the kids resides on my breakfast bar. When its not being used to play Minecraft or watching Justin Bieber and (shudder) Ke$ha music videos, it becomes a resting place for one cute gray polydactyl kitten. Did you meet Hemingway yet? No? Here. Readers, mee...
When to let go - and when to hang on
When Roscoe was fairly young still, about four years old, he began limping slightly on his back legs. Because of the way he lays down, on his belly with his legs out to either side, I assumed he had dysplastic... Continue reading
Posted Mar 15, 2013 at Barnmaven
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Spilt milk
Posted Mar 12, 2013 at Barnmaven
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Yes, sometimes it does feel that way. And sometimes my laundry resembles something vying for the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest fruitcake ever baked.
Commented Mar 12, 2013 on Not doing what I can't at Barnmaven
Not doing what I can't
I think I'm starting to get better at this grownup thing. Perhaps, just maybe. Race Car Man started a few weeks ago with a new therapist, this time one at a place whose clientele are people with autism (as opposed to a therapist who deals with autism among other things, which for us did not wor...
NOT A FAN OF HORSES? WHAT???? Is that even a real thing? ;)
Commented Mar 12, 2013 on Hello new header at Barnmaven
Hello new header
I just adore this photo I took of Bugs and Penny the other day. I had just put hay out for them and Penny decided she would eat with Bugs. Bugs didn't really want to share, but he's become far more tolerant of her since the other horses moved out. I stylized it a bit through the photo editor,...
Its OK. I'll pet them on your behalf. :)
Commented Mar 12, 2013 on Hello new header at Barnmaven
Hello new header
I just adore this photo I took of Bugs and Penny the other day. I had just put hay out for them and Penny decided she would eat with Bugs. Bugs didn't really want to share, but he's become far more tolerant of her since the other horses moved out. I stylized it a bit through the photo editor,...
Hello new header
I just adore this photo I took of Bugs and Penny the other day. I had just put hay out for them and Penny decided she would eat with Bugs. Bugs didn't really want to share, but he's become far... Continue reading
Posted Mar 8, 2013 at Barnmaven
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Not doing what I can't
Posted Mar 7, 2013 at Barnmaven
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