A lot of really funny writers have built popular blogs and gotten book deals by focusing on ways in which being a parent sucks. I read that stuff sometimes and laugh, but mostly I'm not a fan of the genre. I don't need to reminded that being a parent can be hard, and I don't … Continue reading List 30: Being a parent is f***ing awesome!
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I attended an organization and clutter busting workshop last night. The content was geared specifically toward parents, but most of the organizing tips would be useful to any busy person. The presenter was Sarah Giller Nelson of Less is More Professional Organizing Services. The event was sponsored by The Parent Circle, an Evanston-based social and … Continue reading Organizing tips for parents (and other busy people)
In the past two weeks I've seen both The Book of Mormon (the musical) and Yo Gabba Gabba! Live. So how does a winner of 9 Tony Awards compare to a live version of a Nick Jr. children's television show? Basically, the kid's show kicks its ass. Let's examine why. The Music These are musical … Continue reading Why Yo Gabba Gabba Live is better than The Book of Mormon
2012 was the first year since 2003 that I did not have a play produced. This is not a random bit of bad luck. 2012 was also the first year since 2003 that I did not send out any plays to theatres or festivals. I also wasn’t writing anything new. A year without a play … Continue reading When is a playwright not a playwright? When she’s a mom.
I was never good at keeping a journal. I'd often start one then neglect to update it for days, weeks or even months. When I'd finally come back to it youthful arrogance that "someday someone else will definitely want to read this" paired with a fondness for structured narratives would make me feel like I … Continue reading A one line journal: How to record your life in one line a day
Kim Z. Dale 