Category: parenting

• I Heart Millennials

  My statement was met with disbelief. So, I repeated myself, very slowly. “When I was a kid, no one used olive oil. We used Crisco or Wesson oil.” Both sons just shook their heads sadly. Finally, one son said, “But mom, how did people make dipping sauce for artisan bread? How did they make Aglio e Olio? How did they…

  Gonzo Girl

  December 29, 2021

  American Culture, parenting

  1960's, American Culture, Baby Boomers, Body Art, Body Shaming, Foodie, Gen Y, Gender, Generation Gap, Millennials, Sexuality

• Happy Birthday, Son

  My younger son turned 23 yesterday and I am 7000 miles away.  In many ways, I have Phillip to thank for this.  He has taught me so much about living life courageously.  I suspect he has no idea of his influence.  So, this blog is a gift to my son, Phillip.  Happy Birthday, man! When…

  Gonzo Girl

  March 7, 2017

  Culture shock, Expat, parenting, Slice of Life, Slice of Life Challenge, Thailand Expat, Uncategorized

  Expat, International School, Long distance relationships, parenting, SE Asia, Slice of Life, Thailand