“Oh, people are screaming, people are screaming My baby, she’s dreaming Oh, people are shouting, people are freaking I'm staring at the ceiling, waiting for the feeling" Songwriter: Ryan Adams https://open.spotify.com/track/2rqNcugUbd4YubfxO5AI0r If we don't laugh, we'll cry. If we don't hug, we'll rage. If we don't speak up, we will fall apart. There's no need... Continue Reading →
The 8 Stages of Puzzle Building
Eisenhower, MacArthur... Dad. Here's my latest short film, starring friends, family and one of our cats! Hope you enjoy it! https://vimeo.com/177810186/9abc293818
College Pt 1: the view from Hong Kong
Kids deserve your high expectations! No, no - they thrive following their own paths! The world needs engineers and doctors. The world needs creative thinkers. If you don't get in to the Ivy League your life is over. What’s wrong with a state school? Don’t sacrifice Fine Arts in education! Everyone should learn to code!... Continue Reading →
Monday Morning Music – Capsized
Where has the time gone? That's my typical, yearly response when I realize my kids have only FIVE more weeks of school until summer vacation. So many plans, so much to do, so much undone. I guess you've noticed how I've neglected the blog these last two months, but I will try to rectify that... Continue Reading →
2015: The Year in Random Thoughts and Obsessions
For my yearly wrap up of 2013, I wrote, “All hail the return of the king – David Bowie – and the art of the music video.” And I included a link to his surreal collaboration with Tilda Swinton for ‘The Stars (Are Out Tonight)’. Two years later and RIP, we’re talking and posting about... Continue Reading →
Slaying the Dragons of Sarcasm
You are merely auditing this class. You are not in control. You are here for the ride. This is not your party. You know that going in. You barely know any Imagine Dragons songs. They're a young folks' band. But so what. There’s no need to criticize the band name (which is kind of kids'... Continue Reading →
Spader Fans! Here Are Your Quiz Answers:
Thanks everyone for reading and participating in my quiz: Trending Baby Names or James Spader in the '80s? Here are Spader's muy beloved characters from the '80s. Do you have a favorite? Let me know! 2. Fenwick - Diner (TV short), 1983 3. Lowell - Family Secrets, 1984 5. Morgan - Tuff Turf, 1985 (Kim... Continue Reading →
Trending Baby Name OR James Spader in the ’80s?
Hi all & welcome back to a bit of weekend fun. A rockmom quiz inspired by a group of young boys we encountered at a minor league baseball game over the summer. The trio sat in front of us the whole evening: chatting, wearing their giveaway jerseys and eventually - inevitably - pouring ice cubes... Continue Reading →
A New Chapter
Hi rockmom friends, In case you haven't come across any of my shameless self-promoting tweets and posts, I've started writing for a site called Expat Living Hong Kong, sister site to Expat Living Singapore. You can read my first post here. The super coolio thing is I'm getting paid. Crazy, I know! Without mentioning any... Continue Reading →
How To Be Selfish With Your Time
Hi all. My apologies for the radio silence but I've put aside the blog for the moment in order to finish a novel. My first. Normally I don't like to talk about these things until I'm done because I don't want to jinx the process or predispose myself to illusions of grandeur. But I'm far... Continue Reading →
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