weapons of massdistraction

For a brief period last night I felt content and moderately hopeful. But those feelings had slipped away by morning. Minor aggravations added up all a.m., getting under my skin despite my best efforts to dispel them. One such irritant? Listening to NPR I learned of a study linking pediatric anesthesia and learning disabilities. My child had multiple early doses, with three surgeries by the age of five. None of the reporting mentioned autism specifically, but my son has attention-span issues in general. Thankfully my ex still has a calming influence on me. He mentioned that much of the medical reporting that makes it into the mainstream media is later discredited anyhow. Which just makes me want to cover my ears and scream “LA LA LA LA” even more than usual.

A few other factors helped salvage my day. My sitter confirmed for Friday night, so I can join the cosmic sing-a-long with Cryptacize at the Triple Rock. After school my son was in a great mood and enjoyed himself at the Y’s childcare program (unlike his visit a couple of weeks ago) while I worked out. After the gym we shared a lovely meal at Midori’s Floating World Cafe. At home we were greeted with packages (new pants for the kid, City of Glass for me). After homework-time we were equally excited to watch the trailer for Where the Wild Things Are, and we read the book at his bedtime. For my own bedtime I have to decide between 1) starting in on the newly arrived book, or 2) picking up where I left off last night, with season one of Dead Like Me. Not the worst dilemma to be faced with.

Bonus: This week in cupcakes. Don’t miss the bit where Sheela says: “St. Paul vegans rejoice!” I am rejoicing, for sure.
Plus: I bet I could veganize this Chocolate Banana Lumpia recipe. And I should. Soon. But these recipes for crepes are already vegan-style, thanks to VeganYumYum. Perhaps this weekend.
And: One more food-related tidbit…miracle fruit turns sour things sweet? Hmm.