Parkers, Drivers, and a Can of Worms

Chapter 2 of Miranda July’s All Fours is rather short. Which might have meant a short episode trying to figure out who is a parker and who is a driver or if it's all bullshit if it weren’t for that darn can of worms: what DOES happen to relationships and identities when a couple has a child?

Amy & Tommy talk about transformative experiences, first dates, parenting, and standing ovations for a simple dinner of spaghetti and meatballs. Amy wants to make sure that you know that she LOVES being a mom despite the recurrent feeling of wading around in deep puddles of worry and failure. Perhaps, as one friend suggested, they are actually sparkly, over-the-knee boots that she's wearing to protect her from the worst of it.

Read along or just enjoy the discussion!

References in this episode:

All Fours by Miranda July

Transformative Experience by L.A. Paul 

Ray Wylie Hubbard 

Mother Blues

How to Break Up with Your Phone

Portland's DIY Bar

Music:

song: All I Got Off Bob Dylan

artist: Muistardeaux Collective

album: KTWE

produced by: Sink Sandwich Records

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Work From Bed Friday is a podcast hosted by Amy Hoffmann and Tommy Borden, a committed couple of 30+ years. Funny, spicy, and insightful, they discuss marriage, sex, and connection through the lens of contemporary books and media. Every Friday. From bed.