When I got married I think my new husband was proud that I took his name -even though I only changed it in practice, not legally.When I separated that was not an immediate thing for me to change again in practice. Many people change the name first as they cannot bear the idea of still carrying the … [Read more...]
widow without the black dress
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...]
a weiner by any other name
US Congressman Anthony Weiner has said that yes, he lied because yes he sent crotch shots and other lurid photos to at least 6 women.But he says he has never had sex outside of his marriage. Of course not.(it is always amazing to look back at the denial after they are forced to admit the … [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...]
weakness
It occurred to me this week I never really look at myself. All of a sudden I will notice something that has been there and I never saw it because life is so busy and besides my dad used to say "navel gazing makes for idiots" translation- spending too much time thinking about ourselves makes … [Read more...]
holding on and letting go
This morning I drove my16 year old to the airport for her first flight alone. She has done considerable travel both with family and with schoolmates/friends but never alone. She has a tight connection to make and a 45 minute presentation to deliver at the other end. Letting her go to this … [Read more...]
uniform thoughts
When my youngest was three, everyday she wore a two piece dropped shoulder polyester peach coloured size 6 woman's outfit. The skirt was cut on the bias for excellent twirling. It was given to us along with many other wacky things by a favourite neighbour to put in our tickle trunk(dress up … [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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