Monthly Archives: November 2011
Christmas Decorating Gone Wild
“I LOVE ANGELS!” “Okay, C.J., but we have to get all of the Christmas decorations down before we can start opening the boxes,” I repeat over his screams. It’s the Sunday after Black Friday (or Thanksgiving or whichever one you … Continue reading
C.J. is Thankful For…..
Yesterday was Thanksgiving, a day for celebrating the blessings of the past year and the things we are thankful for. Among many other things, I’m thankful for this blog and my supportive readers. I asked C.J. what he was thankful … Continue reading
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Are Gender Nonconforming Kids Special Needs Kids?
“Do you ever feel like you’re raising a special needs child?,” a friend asked me recently. “Yes, but I feel bad saying it,” I admitted. “You shouldn’t,” she assured me. “My husband and I say all that the time that … Continue reading
Things I Never Thought I’d Say to My Son: Post-Halloween Edition
I’m telling you, Lady Gaga is NOT Selena Gomez’s mommy. Come here, honey. With your wig tied back like that you look like Paul Revere. Let’s braid it. That’s why we don’t wear wigs at the dinner table; it’s getting … Continue reading
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Garden Island Soup Recipe
I’ve had several requests for C.J.’s Brother’s signature dish: Garden Island Soup, which he will one day serve at his restaurant, The Greasy Dream. We’ve fine-tuned the recipe over the months, as you can see from the original recipe he … Continue reading
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Raising My Rainbow 