One of the biggest promises I made to myself this year, was to actively address and change any situations where I felt shame or…
I was walking through the house doing some catch up chores like spot cleaning rugs and cleaning cupboard doors and suddenly I blurted out,…
There’s not a lot of room for me right now with Mom’s temporary stay. I have accepted that. I am the caretaker. This is…
This August 2022 marked the 11th year of blogging. But I have had no urge whatsoever to tell anyone about this. Why? Because I…
Today is my son’s 17th birthday. I am wondering what it is that I have given him. I lightheartedly told the kids yesterday that…
I think I live a pretty common life. Within my daily routines, I weave enormous doses of creativity, positivity, and spontaneity. But the standards…
A discussion arose between me and another member of my family about how to reward children and, perhaps, people in general. He contended that…
She asked me this question when we were waiting in the car rider drop-off line at school. What do I do all day? I…
I had a birthday visit from my oldest today. She’s a surrogate daughter, an adopted sister soul to our family. And she spoke of…