I have just goggled songs with 'hot' in the title from the 90s/early 2000 and came across Nelly's 'Hot s#*t' which is frankly a pile of misogynistic crap...it does have one redeeming feature in that it uses a rap from the movie 'Big' starring Tom Hanks, which is one film I loved not simply because … Continue reading Long hot summer
Author: wrenandsquirrel
Sea Swimming…
...was a lifeline. Who knew: salty sun scorched hair, white legs that almost glowed under the water, moving through the sea dodging children on body boards and old people in swimming caps and goggles (the seasoned pros who are in all year round), feeling numb because yup its still cold but also so flippin alive, … Continue reading Sea Swimming…
It’s ok to be scared
Lots of things freak me out: small enclosed spaces big insects (except crickets they are fine...probably thanks to Disney and the noise they make, its nice and you know where they are, they aren't sneaky) the idea that I can be watched through my computer large waves (yup dreams of being a surfer or sailor … Continue reading It’s ok to be scared
Goodness Gracious
I am babysitting and I am trying not to eat all the chocolate...there is so much chocolate and good stuff in this house, damn babysitting and leaving out all the sweets. When we have babysitters I do the same thing but often hardly any of it gets touched-such self control is so impressive. I am … Continue reading Goodness Gracious
like a breath of fresh air
Yesterday I went to see a friend who has a 10 week old bubba and she said I just don't know where the me part has gone. And oh I remember those times, I feel I am still in those times...my body is no longer feeding her but she still wants to be in my … Continue reading like a breath of fresh air
You were there in my fear
This isn't a birth story...but it is graphic, and you may not fancy reading it. That's cool, scroll on by-it's not always helpful to read everything or to hear every story. It doesn't necessarily mean you are missing out on something vital...this is where I bleurgh out my thoughts and process all my crap-some of … Continue reading You were there in my fear
As solid as a rock
Today I am dressed so that I resemble a strawberry-by that I mean that I am wearing a red polka dot vest and my hair is up in a high bun with hair sprouting out...I am also eating a strawberry split ice lolly-all because I am hoping to go to a PYO strawberry farm later … Continue reading As solid as a rock
It’s gettin hot in here…
...But don't worry I haven't taken off all my clothes, in spite of the seductive lyrics that Nelly once sang. I think I am less enticed because I couldn't understand why his signature style included a plaster on his face? I just don't think First Aid is sexy, practical and necessary yes but glam and … Continue reading It’s gettin hot in here…
When the plan changes
I am not the kind of girl who has a 5 year plan, neither am I the one who hoped she'd get married by a certain age or have kids by the time I was 30, peak in my career at 35 etc... However, someone did tell me a statistic that we hit our physical … Continue reading When the plan changes
Hear me roar
I am angry, like on the edge rage, and I don't think it's a bad thing. I am mad as hell at what we are doing to each other, and I am annoyed at myself for letting it go on in my periphery; justifying my inaction because I am not directly involved and its not … Continue reading Hear me roar
Wren and Squirrel 