Wow- My Very Own Blog

I've resisted the urge for a year or so to start my own blog. I've finally given in to my inherent narcissim and decided that the world really is entitled to my opinion if they are silly or bored enough to find my page.

To get this thing started off right and by way of introduction, I'd like to provide a little explanation to the title I chose for my blog.

I am the mother of two sons. My oldest is 22 and severely autistic. He has an incredibly sweet disposition, is very affectionate and for the most part is the coolest, happiest and most laid back person I know. Life just doesn't get much better than a full belly, some music and a set of beads to flap.

He also does not speak... except for the occasional outburst of the sing-songy phrase, "Get a life! Get a life! Get a life!"

Given that so-called experts have determined that my son has an IQ of about 35, I've always found it fascinating that this phrase generally pops out of his mouth only in circumstances when those of us "normal" people around him are doing or saying something fairly stupid or annoying. (God, I love that boy!!) I think he is one of the few people in the world who just totally gets it. So, I have named my little blog in honor of the most wonderful advice ever given by my favorite philosopher.

I'm not sure exactly what I will post here or how often I will actually get around to updating it. I'm blessed with a busy and fulfilling job, a teenager, a large extended family and some really great friends. But I do have alot of opinions on politics, the absurd, child rearing and a great sense of humor.

Those of you who do venture on to these pages should know I absolutely adore sarcasm and irony. If you read something here that sounds absolutely absurd, it was probably meant to. So before you decide to go off on me in a reply, try reading the post again.

Anyway- I look forward to my new venture.