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Reflection

This morning, as I shambled into the kitchen, I happened to glance out the window to find this: What’s making that reflection? I thought. Glancing around the house I found nothing that could explain it. The windows facing the wall of arborvitae are flat, no decorative design etched in. The light fixtures behind those windowsContinue reading “Reflection”

Pet Peeves

Everyone’s got them, those little annoyances. Things that many can brush off or ignore that get under your skin and settle there. Someone’s habit or idiosyncrasy that drives you insane. You may think, oh yeah, that bugs everyone, but pet peeves have that label because they don’t just bug you, they aren’t just an inconvenience. They do much more: they drive you unutterably, infuriatingly insane. Continue reading “Pet Peeves”

Coming out

I understand this topic can be difficult for many and can rouse heated emotions. I want to share with you my interactions with my daughter, but please know that the things I asked and the conversations we had were never in any way meant to be judgmental or dissuade her from who she is. TheContinue reading “Coming out”

Too Private to Share

The phenomenon of #Metoo has swept the world, and by this time is starting to fade into the realm of yesterday’s news. In case you’ve been living under a rock for several years (which, honestly, some of us have) #Metoo is a tag women used to identify themselves as having been in some way, shape,Continue reading “Too Private to Share”

Oops…

I was driving to the local grocery store the other day when something happened that caused my blood to boil. I was at a stop sign and getting ready to make a right turn and a car next to me was preparing to go left. The driver looked right and then looked left as theyContinue reading “Oops…”

Letter to My Daughter’s Friends

*Recently my daughter went through her first break up. What has surprised and saddened her is her friends’ reactions. Unlike males with their unfortunately phrased yet loyally followed motto, “Bros before Hoes,” these girls are unwilling to stand by the more delicately phrased, “Sisters before Misters.” I know I cannot get involved, I can’t yellContinue reading “Letter to My Daughter’s Friends”

The Purple Dot

When children are between the ages of two to four, they begin to lie. It isn’t malicious, and I’m sure they don’t see any harm in it. But questions like, “Did you eat the cookie?” or “Did you paint the cat?” are invariably met with an angel-faced denial, while the evidence strongly points to theirContinue reading “The Purple Dot”

Going Back

The time has come. The population is steadily getting vaccinated and schools are re-opening their doors. As I have said since the beginning, this is the day I dread. With social anxiety, irritable bowel syndrome and a multitude of insecurities, leaving my house is the last thing I’m interested in doing. Do I welcome theContinue reading “Going Back”

When the Good One Goes Bad

As most of you know, I have always maintained that my son is pretty damn awesome. He’s considerate, kind, a hard worker. He’s a little shy, but overall a good kid. We’ve never had any problems with him. He always strove to please us, and as far as we know, never lied to us. DistanceContinue reading “When the Good One Goes Bad”

Too Much of a Good Thing

I think most parents agree that we want our kids to be open with us. We want them to be comfortable coming to us, asking for help, or letting us know what they’re going through. James and I have been very successful instilling this in our children. If you’ve been following this blog you knowContinue reading “Too Much of a Good Thing”