Martee Rodi - Momoirist
My heart is on my sleeve. I am a mom of 6 (ages 10-21). I teach special ed kindergarten and first grade In Atlanta, GA. I wear two loopy ponytails. One of my talents is making nothing look like something. Here I go- my first blog.
James Taylor, peach chenille and Girl Scout cookies
Yesterday, I ended up without having any kids at home unexpectedly. Mim and Dolly were having dinner with their dad. I got in bed to avoid the dogs needing me out in the living room. I may have brought with me the second half of a box of Girl Scout cookies- Samoas. I spent an […]
MoreA reaction to- The Lover’s Dictionary by David Levithan
Maybe we could just call him “The Infidel.”
MoreIt has been dark in here
The flu. Day ? (I shake my head at my own cluelessness.) Mim has the flu, too. The flu has reduced me to the basest levels of humanity. I am recounting all the things I have ever done wrong. Lately. My friend and I meet up for sushi with our girls. My friend has cancer. […]
MoreOne of my worst days
I submitted this to my writing class. The students and teacher will provide feedback on Wednesday night. It is nerve wracking and terrifying. And essential. I still dream of writing my memoir and becoming a published author. I feel a wave of worthlessness wash over me, as I write this intro. How could I possibly […]
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