This is hard for me to write but important to share. I am sharing it because Father's Day is coming but more importantly because nothing scares me more than "under carpet sweeping." If I talk of it and expose it, it cannot hurt us. As many of you know I left my marriage 4.5 years ago. I … [Read more...]
5000 flowers
My best friend lost her beautiful laughing mom 4 years ago.She brought many things into our lives.She had a beautiful laugh - not polite and quiet but the sound a lion would make if you were tickling him - one that was so distinct and full of a love of life that when her daughter does it or … [Read more...]
some dads
some dads are very intellectual and have very little hairsome dads are very friendlysome dads are sassysome dads you can share secrets withsome dads are there right beside you no matter whatsome dads are not. some moms are both the dad and the momand that is me.(all artwork for Father's day … [Read more...]
a few of my dirty little secrets
I love having a lot of garbage.I know, not politically correct of me. Not green of me. Not polite. Not small and tidy.Not very ladylike.I like to have a lot of garbage because it means I have a big life.Christmas was at my house this year and the next garbage day I wheeled that baby to the curb with … [Read more...]
the I and the we
"The I in illness is isolation, the crucial letters in wellness are we " a cardiologist reveals the secret language of healing … [Read more...]
what’s up, doc ?
There is a swift but sweet stage between 9 and 18 months where your toddler will walk by the coffee table and see Vogue magazine upside down and say "MOMMA!"You will say to yourself- what a clever and perfect child- she sees me as I am. Beautiful.(In my wrinkled clothes with spit up and … [Read more...]
never travel lightly
One of the best pieces of life advice recently sent to me is "never travel lightly". I did not need the advice but liked the affirmation. I travel HEAVY.She said you need to be ready for everything and anything life throws at you. And look good when life throws it at you.Also, I … [Read more...]
words for wednesday on thursday-health
"Health and wellness, not wealth and hellness" I like it so much I want the bumper sticker ~except that a little wealth as a side dish would be acceptable … [Read more...]
Can I handle the seasons of my life?
(For a good cry listen to the music at the bottom while you read. Neat trick) A little past 7 this morning, I watched my children walk away from my car with 3 friends in a backdrop of the downtown core and the rising sun. They are all so beautiful with their long hair and long legs … [Read more...]
oxygen
I went to hear someone speak the other night on the effects of stress on children and teenagers as it has been a lot on my mind lately.A most interesting thing was said and I wanted to share it with you. When your child goes through any kind of difficulty-and this can range from medical issues, … [Read more...]
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