A Little Back Story

I am a writer, poet, and mother of two.  I am married with all the joys and trials of trying to cohabite with another strong personality.  I also consider myself a feminist, an environmentalist, a liberal, and a liberal Catholic.  I grew up in a dual-religious and dual-political household, which gave me a healthy open-mind.  While I inherited my father’s sense of humor, I inherited my mother’s lack of tact.  I am an avid reader and talker, so I don’t plan on running out of things to say.  And I do contradict myself at times.  I am also one of the world’s worst spellers, so please have mercy if I forget to spell check.

I was born and raised in Arizona.  So, yes, I do know how to ride a horse and shoot a gun.  No, we didn’t own a horse, and my father was a cop, not a hunter.  (too boring)  I have a strong dislike for snakes, spiders, scorpions, and cactus.  I hate cactus so much.  I moved to Southern California for college and met my husband before I could escape.  The weather’s nice, and they have Disneyland, but the culture was slowly killing me.  After a whirlwind of discussing, planning, packing, we moved to Arizona, where we are close to the most favorite people in my boys ‘ world, their beloved Papi, Grandma, and Uncles.

Important Facts: I have seen every Simpsons’ episode.  I have my degree in Creative Writing (which may explain why I didn’t have a bustling career before I became a stay at home mom).  I have too many favorite books to count.  I can read palms.  I’m completely curious about everything.  I have met only a few desserts I didn’t like.  I am a night person forced to be a morning person.

The other character:

My husband: He is a good guy.  No doubt about it.  He’s kind, generous, trusting.  He’s a hard worker with his own sales business.  He’s very intelligent.  He loves football (to almost obsession), politics, philosophy, and Abraham Lincoln.  He’s favorite movies are Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Sweet and Lowdown and the original Star Wars trilogy.  He is haunted by the need to win and destroy his opponents.

Evan aka the Tornado: He’s four with all the charms of a four-year-old.  He loves Mickey, tools, and sports.  He’s a daredevil who takes calculated risks.  He’s frighteningly smart and loves to be read to.  He’s a talker like his Mommy and has the energy to fuel a small city.

Sean aka Sunshine:  He’s two.  He is SO TWO.  He loves TV, sports, football, books.  He’s a daredevil who just takes risks and is a Tornado as well.  He’s the happiest baby I have ever seen.  The kid never stops smiling.  He loves to eat.  He looks up to his big brother and is determined to do everything Evan does.