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Author: Lisa
Mom, Don’t Worry
He’s got four teeth coming in on top and the two furthest out are coming in faster than the others so it looks like he is growing fangs. Poor thing has had a rough week. Isaiah’s got a little edge to him these days with the change in temperatures, change in light, and his aching […]
A Writing Prompt for Dear Sister
If you hadn’t heard, I have created a new blog for my anthology, Dear Sister, and it’s now home to new updates, announcements, and writing prompts as the book unfolds. It’s an exciting piece of work and I’m honored to say that the response has been overwhelming! Go over there to check it out if […]
M-e-l-t
Isaiah just had a rare pre-sleep meltdown. It lasted 30 minutes. The noise was similar to that of a child who has been denied every kind of right, pleasure, applesauce, and freedom known to a 9 month old. Every effort Nick and I made only made things worse. His screech oscillated between hollering at us […]
Update to Dear Sister Anthology
The Dear Sister Anthology is gaining momentum faster than I could have anticipated. Read: this is GREAT news. So, I’m moving some things around so I can accommodate the contributors who need space to have their questions answered. This requires more than just a space on my website – it needs a blog of its […]
Engaged
It’s not writer’s block. It’s not that a lot isn’t going on. It’s just that offline life is growing in exciting and demanding new ways that cuts a bit of my blogging. But, the 411 is … My sister is engaged! And my best friend in the world is engaged! And one of my closest […]
So This Is Motherhood
Maddening. Consuming. Head-stuffing. Forehead in my hands disbelief. Bone deep fatigue. Silent pleaing. Aching feet. Aging knees. Eating on the run. Singing non-stop for baby. Gentle surprises. Foregone fashion. Observing delight. Broken toys. Bottomless baskets of laundry. Wrecked balance. Quick prayers. Stains. Anxiety. Questions. Doubt. A lot of doubt. Remembering. So this is motherhood for […]
The Most Compelling Voices of Feminism(s)
…are found in make/shift magazine. Issue 8 is out. www.makeshiftmag.com It’s hella awesome.
An Important Milestone for Isaiah
Isaiah 9 Months from Lisa Factora-Borchers on Vimeo.
Letter 15
Dear Isaiah, Yesterday was your first day in a swing. I have a picture of it that completely captures who you are right now. The view is from the ground up, you are looking at me, mouth wide open in a smile, and your limbs are as free as a bird. It looks like you’re […]