"I was angry with my friend I told my wrath, my wrath did end. I was angry with my foe, I told it not , my wrath did grow." … [Read more...]
Women’s Work
Sometimes I look at the eclectic group of friends I have and wonder why these relationships work. I was chatting with one of these pals yesterday. We often laugh at how different our lives are, she is an active stay-at-home mom, volunteering on every committee, staying up all hours to bake homemade … [Read more...]
My Turn to Pay it Forward
You know, I freakin' well hate cancer. This dreadful disease has taken my grandfather, my mother and a cousin. It's taken countless loved ones from countless friends. And now, it's taking another terrible toll. Just the day before my mother died, I received an email from a dear friend. A shocking, … [Read more...]
Mothering or Meddling?
How involved should we be in our children's social lives? Check out the latest Mom's The Word Video Podcast and let me know what you think. … [Read more...]
OK. Listen Up…
This is a conversation my daughter is currently having while playing with her friend:Friend: OK, I'm going to be 16. My name is Lily and I'm older and taller.Daughter: No. I'll be older but also smarter. You can be taller. My name's Ella.Friend: No! I want to be smarter! You can be smaller and older … [Read more...]
The Power of Other People’s Words
I know I have said this before but other people's words can often express how I feel better than my own. For all of my girl friends both virtual and real these words by Kelly Corrigan are for you from me (sort of): … [Read more...]
Where You Least Expect It
Things have been tough recently. Most of you know this. Yet in the middle of all of this there are some beautiful things. Like my friend Karen dropping over dinner and wine or Katie sitting with me while I cried or my kids' teachers and school principal offering support or a fellow hockey mom, … [Read more...]
I get by with a little help from my friends.
Thank you. Thank you each and every one of you who commented, called, or emailed after I posted about the death of my dear old pal. I felt so much better knowing that others had gone through this and I wasn't really evil despite my eldest child's claims. We are reminded of her often when we see a … [Read more...]
Old Friends, New Fun
Last week was action-packed – filled with visits from old friends, and trips to the doctor. I had my post-partum check-up with my obstetrician, Dr. B. He delivered my three children, and gave me the most compassionate and skilled care I could ever imagine. I associate him with the … [Read more...]
You’ve Got a Friend
"You just call out my name and you know wherever I am I'll come running to see you again." ~James TaylorThis has been a rough couple of months for me. I won't go into the gory details. And, to be honest with you, I am not really sure how it all happened. All I know is I feel naive and vulnerable and … [Read more...]
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