In case you are curious, I am feigning anonymity on this blog. The reasons aren't terribly solid but I feel like this blog is better if it isn't saddled with the personalization of who I am or where my house is. We have a sitcom worthy, stereo-typical, middle-class, suburban American household. I have a very small following (mostly my friends & family). I'm not hiding who I am. It isn't a secret. I stand by what I say. I like when people tell me they've read it. I often post on FB & Twitter (I only have 1 follower) when I update the blog.
Confidentiality and trust are something that I value. I never want my
family or friends to feel that they have been singled out or that
something is made "public" when they are private people. The stories included hopefully paint family and friends in a fair and
endearing light. I try to ask my kids' permission before including a
story. My DD always excitedly inquires, "Is this going into
the blog?!" Whenever something particularly crazy happens, my DH says, "Don't you WISH this could go in the blog?!" That said,
he has a distinctive job and we share a distinctive last name. I would
rather that every google search for him or his family doesn't come up
with my ramblings. The opinions I express here in no way reflect the
opinions of The Family. In fact, they love me but I'm sure sometimes
they just roll their eyes back.
I wouldn't know where to draw the line. If I put my own name, what about my husband? or my friends? or my family? Frankly, my 2 kids are adorable and have the best names. I'm afraid if I put them in here, their names will become mainstream and I will have accidentally started a fad. So, I've decided to draw the line at total anonymity. If someone really wants to find out who I am, it won't be hard but at least it won't be broadcast either. You won't find names or many pictures of our faces. To help clear up the lingo, I've created a Key.
Feigning Middle Class in Suburbia Key
Simple Sanity - That's Me.
I chose this name years ago because that was my goal. I felt like the world was swirling around me and all I wanted was some Simple Sanity. I don't want money or fame or time or power or control; I just want a Simple life and some basic Sanity.
DH - My Dear Husband. My Designated Hitter.
Everything sounds cliche, Hallmarky, and like it was taken from a Sting song when I try to describe my DH. He is absolutely perfect for me and I am shocked that we were self aware enough to know that so long ago; He is my HS sweetheart but in our defense, we went to separate colleges. He makes the work of raising a family fun and gives me the confidence and love that I need. We fall more in love everyday as we walk in metaphoric fields of gold.
DS - My Dear Son (who coincidentally loves his DS)
He is athletic, logical, practical, witty, and has said himself when I've asked him to show a little imagination or creativity, "Who says I actually have a left side of the brain?!" He is two years older than his sister but while she is small for her age, he is tall so they look much further apart than they are. I don't want to brag too much, but by 4, he could beat most video games and his older cousins would ask him to beat the final bosses when they couldn't (I'm so proud).
DD - My Dear Daughter (nothing like Dungeons and Dragons)
She is very funny, sweet, thoughtful, honest, creative, sparkly, and a lefty. It is nearly impossible to leave her side without smiling. She makes friends everywhere she goes and has absolutely no bias. As soon as she could wave, she viewed life as her own personal parade. That said, we always tell our DS that we will pay for grad-school where ever she is at under-grad because she doesn't have a whole lot in the common sense department.
DF - My Dear Friends and Family
(always loved the DLF in Prince Caspian)
I'm not terribly old but I've been through a lot of seasons of life. I have friends and family from all different stages of my life and from many parts of the world who I just love and adore. We laugh hard and I feel lucky to have all of you (even the ones that I see rarely because of time or distance or diverging paths)-- and the material you provide is endless...(always loved the DLF in Prince Caspian)
UCofFM - My Unofficial Cohort of Frugal Mentors
This is the group of people who I admire for all sorts of things. They put Martha Stewart to shame. I've gleaned so much insight as unbeknownst to them, I watch in awe as they whip up a beautiful, healthy meal in minutes for a small amount of money before they whisk off. In my mind, they wear these really sweet purple capes with a reflective yellow lightning bolt - made of a very practical, recycled, and non-flammable fabric, obviously.
The Oracle - Our Family Calendar. The Schedule.
My DH says that if it is in written in The Oracle, it is in his future and will surely come to pass.
Links -
Links look like this (sometimes underlined, sometimes not). I love to link. When scrolled over, they become a lighter color, underlined, and link to a resource, example, or other helpful site.
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