As I saw the floor coming rapidly towards my face, I began to think that my mom might have been right about swinging on the stairs. She told me not to do it. She warned me I was going to hurt myself. But still, I was six and invincible, so I placed my right hand on the railing, and pressed my … [Read more...]
Life Lessons From An 8 Year Old
I know I'm supposed to be the one teaching my son everything about life, but there's so much he teaches me. Even just over the course of the last weekend, I learned so much from him. Not yet jaded by life, he brings a fresh perspective full of optimism that I cannot match. These were his life … [Read more...]
Today Is A Gift
Today I am 46. For months this number has bothered me. Closer to 50 than 40. Old. Middle-aged. How fortunate I would be if 46 is middle-aged. How lucky I am to be another day older. These are my thoughts this morning. Yesterday, a wonderful family that I know was robbed of their husband and … [Read more...]
A Lifetime of Perspective
Eight years ago today my cousin Madeleine passed away from cancer. She was in her early 30s and a mom of two small children. It was a tragedy.At the time I was also a mom of two in my early 30s.Her death hit me like a ton of bricks. I had a good job but a long commute. I left my house in a rush … [Read more...]
words for Wednesday- horseradish
"To a worm in horseradish, the world is horseradish"Perspective is everything. … [Read more...]