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A few things about me: I majored in English but if I had it to do over, I’d pick paleontology and spend my life digging up dead things. If Neil deGrasse Tyson ran for president, I would vote for him, especially if Jane Goodall was his running mate. I’m addicted to monster movies, science fiction, thrift stores, collecting rocks and fossils, writing, and any deserted sandy place at the edge of a ocean. I consume way too much coffee, recently became a vegetarian, and tend to spend inordinate amounts of time outdoors chasing bugs and birds with my camera.
First camera.
I’ve spent the last 12 years as a stay-at-home other mom to my partner’s three sons and enjoy any chance to hyperbolize about the effort it’s taken to raise them. Number one son is grown, but comes nearly every weekend to cut up with his little brothers. Our two younger boys are lovely, neurologically atypical teenagers. Middle son is autistic and the youngest has obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) so their paths through the world have not always been easy, but their differences have helped to make them the funny-smart-kind young men they are. My partner in life and child-rearing is a research scientist who supports us all (and my blogging habit) single-handedly.
Pretty coffee.
For more about our family, see my very first post: “A Nontraditional Family: Introducing Us“
Tammy
/ February 15, 2012Thanks for liking my post. I think I’m going to enjoy reading your blog.
Cheers!
forkinmyeye
/ February 16, 2012I also enjoyed your pottery and artwork. Thanks for stopping by.
Aspergers Girls
/ February 19, 2012Our middle son has Aspergers, as well.
Kathryn McCullough
/ March 1, 2012Totally love your blog! I too am the stay-at-home partner, mostly because my partner does international aid work that takes us to far away places. We don’t have any children, but DO have two dogs who think they are human.
At any rate, thanks so much for stopping my and subscribing to my blog this morning. I really look forward to following yours, as well.
Kathy
Fork in My Eye
/ March 1, 2012Thanks, Kathy! I was delighted to come across your blog this morning and I’m looking forward to reading more about your travels (and challenges and childhood). I’m always happy to find such an excellent writer and storyteller. Thanks for stopping by and introducing yourself. (And our dogs think they’re human too.)
JWo
/ March 1, 2012Tag!! You’re it!!
http://thelifeofjwo.wordpress.com/2012/03/01/tag-may-have-been-banned-but-im-not-it-anymore/
Fork in My Eye
/ March 1, 2012Hi Jason! Looks like a fun game. I’ll be along soon to answer questions and see what your other tagees had to say.
themadgayman
/ March 4, 2012Hello! Thanks for following my blog. I am glad you enjoyed my posts. Your life sounds pretty hectic but interesting nonetheless. How long have you and your partner been together, if I might ask?
Fork in My Eye
/ March 8, 2012We dated for a year in 1986 then went our separate ways (but kept in touch). We’ve been together for 12 years now. Thanks for asking.
themadgayman
/ March 8, 2012Aww… so sweet! Well congratulations on 12 years, and here’s to 12 more years and more!
Sandy Sue
/ March 6, 2012A real treasure for once on the Fresh Pressed page. I’m thrilled to find you and will enjoy digging around in your archives.
Fork in My Eye
/ March 6, 2012Thanks, Sandy. I appreciate the kind words.
frenchfry36
/ March 7, 2012I like your style
Fork in My Eye
/ March 7, 2012Thanks! I like your name.
perspectivesandprejudices
/ March 7, 2012Enjoyed reading your ‘humour’ and ‘parenting’ posts and look forward to reading more. Congrats on being Freshly Pressed!
Fork in My Eye
/ March 7, 2012Thank you, on both counts!
Finally... Wendy Wanders
/ March 7, 2012Just came across your blog and I’m so glad I did! Loved your post on lists. I think at present I have about 4 going myself. Looking forward to seeing more of your stuff!
Fork in My Eye
/ March 9, 2012Thanks, Wendy. I gave in this morning and made one for today, and so far I have done nothing on it. It’s compulsive.
Tyler Stone
/ March 7, 2012I didn’t understand your first sentence at first, then I read partner. Then it all made sense.
I wish you every happiness. Hopefully I will be able to read on this blog very soon your reaction to a nationwide legalization of gay marriage. 
As the future President, I hope I don’t have to deal with this issue when I get to the White House. I hope America has woken up before then.
Fork in My Eye
/ March 9, 2012Hi future President Stone! Thank you and I hope so, too.
The Jersey Critic
/ March 8, 2012Really enjoy your blog. Love your writing style!
Fork in My Eye
/ March 9, 2012Thanks!
Ishmam
/ March 10, 2012You, might, literally, be, my, favorite, blogger, ever.
Fork in My Eye
/ March 10, 2012And you are now my favorite reader! Thank you, Ishman. You’re good for my ego.
Elyse
/ March 24, 2012I traced you back through your likes of my posts. And I’m glad I did!
Fork in My Eye
/ March 25, 2012Thanks, Elyse! I was delighted to find your blog as well.
Munira
/ March 29, 2012Very pleased to make your acquaintance ForkinMyEye
And thank you SO much for subscribing to my blogs! So flattered!
Stacie Chadwick
/ March 29, 2012Love you blog. Love your life story. I’ll definitely be back to see what you’re up to, and thank you for following mine.
Mary MacGowan
/ April 26, 2012thank you for having a blog i love to visit!
and kisses to all of you for visiting plucky umbrella…
nice to meet you, mary
beebeesworld
/ April 27, 2012Thanks for reading my blog-I will sign up to get yours as well.Enjoyed reading your stories!
frenchfry36
/ May 18, 2012I love your blogging and have just nominated you for the “One Lovely Blog Award”
follow this link for the details… http://aussiesinfrance.wordpress.com/2012/05/18/and-the-nominees-are/
TimCC
/ May 30, 2012Delightful, thank you.