It is easy to let things slip away. Being a parent, being an employee, being a friend all demand chunks of time, energy and attention and being a partner sometimes gets shoved to the back of the bus. Then, for whatever reason, the connection seems distant, flickering instead of roaring and one … [Read more...]
separation-when the telling comes out wrong
art studio for children "diving in" I have very few regrets about my separation and divorce and the way my life has been since. I like the way I have rebuilt our lives, I love the unit that the three of us are, strong, connected and aware of our complexities, our failings and our … [Read more...]
Just a Random Vent on Memories
Next week, November 2nd, it will be twelve years since my mom died. Twelve years. Four and a half years ago, I had Will. Tonight, I watched Parenthood. Christina went in for her cancer surgery and they had a scene where her husband and family were in the waiting room while she was in … [Read more...]
my favourite thing of the week- Q and A 5 years at a glance
I gave this to myself in the summer and I am having the best time with it. Those of you who know me know my love of questions- asking them and answering them. Imagine knowing your answer to the same question 5 years in a row This way you can see how you feel as you change or as you don't over … [Read more...]
words for wednesday- without hurry or panic
This is Mary's chalkboard. It is in her kitchen where she starts her day and ends her day. Here she writes words and sayings and prayers to help her master her grief, breathe in and out and take time for gratitude. I loved all of these maybe especially- " I have the power and responsibility to … [Read more...]
lessons from Mary- more than just icing
I went to visit a friend last week who lost her husband to suicide. He died of suicide She tells me she says it this way, not 'he committed suicide". This is my first lesson from Mary I was anxious to see her as I had not been able to go to the funeral last April.I did not want to bump … [Read more...]
Dear Amanda
Today I watched your video I cried for you. So many times I am amazed at the human spirit and human kindness. Today I am ashamed to be part of the human race. I don't know where evil comes from or where cruelty like this grows. It is almost impossible to believe that people can be this … [Read more...]
the magic we have
The other day I went to a meeting with about 200 women. There was to be a draw with raffle tickets given at the door. When I was handed mine I said "This is the winning ticket right?" Woman winked and said 'Yup' I really felt like winning something that day. It had been a while since I used my … [Read more...]
The Grass Is Always Greener!
Ahoy there - not only is it National Talk Like a Pirate Day but Unmarriedamerica.org has named this National Unmarried and Singles Week. Where's my damn cake?! A whole week to celebrate being single. Hmm. Interesting. The funny thing is, when I google Singles Week, I get some sites offering … [Read more...]
words for wednesday- joy thief
my joy thieves are- negative people dishonesty life without dresses long division brussel sprouts lost luggage on trips not seeing people I love for long periods of time my dad's illness dull pencils when everything is serious all the time and no one laughs having no fresh fruit in the … [Read more...]
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