by Amanda Trumpower | Aug 13, 2019 | Twin Mom
Tuesday, August 13th, 2019 I am close. I can feel it. Months of lying helpless on my back like a sad turtle slowly morph into months of rolling from back to tummy–only to be stuck in that position like a sad whale. After months of a rigorous exercise routine (my...
by Amanda Trumpower | Apr 17, 2019 | Twin Mom
We have recently returned from another weekend stay at our vacation home in northern Ohio. I have decided to christen this place the Canton Chalet. The staff here (I believe I wrote in my last post they have self-titled themselves “Grandma” and “Grandpa”) assumed...
by Amanda Trumpower | Mar 26, 2019 | Twin Mom
Sunday, March 24th through Tuesday, March 26th The dawn bloomed grey and muted this morn in northern Canton, matching the condition of my disposition. My sonorous voice has been reduced to a scratchy, pathetic thing. There is muck sliding down my esophagus. I am sick....
by Amanda Trumpower | Mar 5, 2019 | Twin Mom
Thursday, February 28th, 2019 – Evening I write to report yet more grievances committed against my person. After being bundled into the horrid chair with restraining straps, my brother and I were carted off to an examination by our primary physician. We suffered...
by Amanda Trumpower | Feb 21, 2019 | Twin Mom
Dear Diary: It has come to my attention that certain persons are distributing unauthorized memoirs of my life to the masses. Of course my exploits are numerous and fascinating, but I object to my heretofore limited editorial power. Thus, I have decided to set the...