http://sharimacdonaldstrong.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Sun, 02 Aug 2009 04:53:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I saw The Big Lebowski (and consumed some delish Lebowski-esque White Russians/Caucasians) two different times this week. I love when The Dude tries to convince The Big Lebowski that his trophy wife “kidnapped herself” in order to collect the ransom money. “She's got to feed the monkey,” says The Dude. ... http://sharimacdonaldstrong.com/blog/2009/08/02/feeding-the-monkey/ Due to a house remodel, kids home for the summer, a husband launching a new product (see Lensbaby.com), and two moves in less than 6 months, the blog has been quiet for lo these many months. But school is back in session, and Mama is riled up about the election, ... http://sharimacdonaldstrong.com/blog/2008/10/10/come-see-me-at-todayshowcom/ Me: I love Word Girl! I think it's my new favorite show. Eugenia: What about SpongeBob? Will: What about Plankton? Me: Well, yeah. I'll always love SpongeBob. And Plankton makes me laugh more than just about anyone. Will: Does that mean you're going to marry him? Me: No. I already married the person I want ... http://sharimacdonaldstrong.com/blog/2008/10/10/an-afternoon-conversation/ Oh, yeah. I'm a proud mama. My newest baby is here: this one with pages instead of yummy little toes and fingers to nibble. Oh, but it is delicious! If you're in the Portland area, come on out to Powell's Books on Hawthorne (note: that's the Hawthorne location, not downtown) ... http://sharimacdonaldstrong.com/blog/2008/05/27/powells-on-hawthorne-thursday-529-be-there/ Stephanie found Chocobacon!In other news, the remodel is a-happening, and we're in hell. If you ever consider working, going to school, remodeling your house (and moving out while the remodel happens), and parenting simultaneously . . . just . . . don't. Seriously. The good news is, the house is ... http://sharimacdonaldstrong.com/blog/2008/04/29/praying-for-sheetrock/ Many of you know that our family has embarked on a major remodel to our house. Five people in a two-bedroom bungalow just became far too stressful. I mean, how long can little boys sleep in toddler beds, anyway? At what point/age does that simply become child abuse? But there ... http://sharimacdonaldstrong.com/blog/2008/04/22/must-have-for-new-master-bathroom/ I'm trying to catch up after weeks of chaos: one move, a complicated remodel, lice (one of the kids), mice, sugar ants, various bouts of flu/vomiting (me AND the kids), a trip to Seattle, a sad breakup of dear friends, weeks of living out of boxes, and more miscellaneous everyday ... http://sharimacdonaldstrong.com/blog/2008/04/14/hello-internet-im-still-here-barely/ New Zen and the Art of Child Maintenance, in which I revisit my childhood love for "The Yellow Submarine" and talk about my ongoing heartbreak for the orphans of eastern Europe. BTW: I'm nearing the end of my Zen contract. Only a couple more columns to go! Catch it now, ... http://sharimacdonaldstrong.com/blog/2008/02/12/new-zen-sky-of-blue-and-sea-of-green/ All three: worth the time, I promise you.I felt deeply moved by the Obama "Yes, We Can" video:Then Maria Shriver's speech left me . . . well . . . speechless:Makes me feel as inspired as if I was living in the 60s!But this "if McCain gets elected" response to ... http://sharimacdonaldstrong.com/blog/2008/02/12/this-weeks-must-watch-videos/ Last week, Eugenia asked, "What's a Drama Queen?"Well, um. Yes. It took all my self control not to say, "YOU ARE!" Eugenia is seven-going-on-fourteen. I am, apparently, forty-going-on-three. In any case, the other night I was trying to get the kids inside and ready for dinner, and she kept arguing ... http://sharimacdonaldstrong.com/blog/2008/02/12/the-admission-of-what-ive-long-suspected/