Vacations can be weird. We spend months planning and saving for them only to find them over in what can feel like the blink of an eye. Poof - done. We get home with a suitcase full of dirty laundry, a bunch of photos to upload and a yen for our own pillow. That being … Continue reading The long and short of it
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Goldilocks and the 3 beaches
Can I start by saying that pill I took for flying was a BIG mistake? I swear I've tolerated sleeping pills, and by "pills" I mean "pill," but somehow this one knocked me on my arse. I vomited before I even got on the plane, which completely defeated the purpose of the pill which is … Continue reading Goldilocks and the 3 beaches
Catching up with Moms@Work
Griffin and I went to a concert. I anticipated summer and clarified my economic reality with a comment. And discussed the economic reality of American women, in general. An imagined dream come true. There's an upcoming event you should think about attending. I had a really, really bad day. Dads had their day. And Sally … Continue reading Catching up with Moms@Work
Sorry seems to be the hardest word
Last week my boy crossed the line and said a couple of really mean things to me. I was quite rocked by his lashing out and am expecting an apology. Looks like it might be a while. During these days of waiting, I've been puzzling over his inability to offer a simple "I'm sorry." As … Continue reading Sorry seems to be the hardest word
10 Reasons why I’m baking cookies for Father’s Day
I never got to bake them for my own father I like to eat cookie dough. It's Father's Day - not (ex)Husband Day. He'll always be my boys' father and deserves to be honored as such. He always enjoyed my cooking and baking skills. The house will smell great. It's his first Father's Day without … Continue reading 10 Reasons why I’m baking cookies for Father’s Day
Impressions from a spring concert
Last night's concert at my son's middle school made an unexpected impact upon me emotionally. I'm not usually inclined to tears, but this gathering of kids, led by their obviously committed teachers, left me absolutely weepy. Here are the thoughts I had while sitting in that auditorium... ...there was a boy with a cast on … Continue reading Impressions from a spring concert
Three times a mother
I shared an essay of Anna Quindlen's Mother's Day thoughts over at Moms@Work, but here are some of my own. It's late as I write this. I should probably pick up my book as a reliable prelude to falling asleep, but I have a coupon for a nap that I can cash in, as necessary. … Continue reading Three times a mother
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