Author Archives: Kylie Brant

A Labor of Love?

I found a don’t miss movie clip for your enjoyment  It’s the tale of two men who were brave (or foolish) enough to sign up for a labor simulation.  An OB/GYN hooked these fellas up to electromonitors to stimulate contractions.  … Continue reading

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And This Says it All

We have our share of winter weather in Iowa, but about mid-March it’s usually become a distant memory.  As a matter of fact, I start getting complacent mid-February.  It’s almost March, I tell myself.  I don’t care what happens, March … Continue reading

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My Next Job

As thoughts of early retirement are debated in our household, I frequently wonder if I can handle writing full time.  I have a curious (a kind word) method of writing.  It includes lots of self-distraction, online shopping, Diet Coke guzzling … Continue reading

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Worth Waiting For

Spring has slipped in here, silently and without fanfare.  After March roared in like a lion and exited much the same way, Iowans are weary and wary about celebrating the end of winter too soon, lest it still be hiding … Continue reading

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Da Nose Knows

There comes a point when even the toughest among us give up.  Surrender.  Throw in the towel.  Or in this case, the tissue.  After not being able to breathe for seven months I’m finally going in for allergy testing. I … Continue reading

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