"what would you do if you weren't afraid?"poster on wall at FACEBOOK officesI would walk on a tightrope at the circus, jump out of a plane, ride a roller coaster, zipline high above the trees (do you see a theme ?)it is funny I can't think of anything else. I have done or am doing everything else … [Read more...]
we can do it
Finally, the warmer weather. I love the moment when I know it is "safe" to change my glass storm door to my screen door.It is like I know it is finally warm enough to leave the door open day and night and let the breeze in. I know people will easily drop in for a popsicle, an ice cream or a … [Read more...]
words for wednesday-self regard
"Everybody has a part of her body (or face) that she doesn't like, but I've stopped complaining about mine because I don't want to critique nature's handiwork... My job is simply to allow the light to shine out of the masterpiece." … [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...]
they all love Justin Bieber
This week's assignment in the art studio- make a personality using clay and paint.They could choose anyone they wanted.Two 8 year old girls chose Justin Bieberwhy?"Because we love him"Umm. "Why do you love him ?". I could not resist.They giggled."He has a nice haircut." … [Read more...]
words for wednesday- cause happiness
"Some cause happiness wherever they go, others whenever they go" Oscar Wilde … [Read more...]
piss me off- push up for those who need no pushing up
Once upon a time I had one of those out of body experiences where I was buying that first bra for my daughter-my baby, my child, the one of two loves of my life,- and I went into a lingerie store.I stated she was 11.I said she was 11.I mentioned she was 11.I more than implied that she was 11.The … [Read more...]
piss me off- nylons and negotiating
Teenagers express their "need" for you in extremely subtle ways especially when you compare it to the life or death need of babies or the danger present with toddlers or the working through growing pains of sharing, and early friendships of school age little ones.Friday night my daughters were … [Read more...]
words for wednesday- the cure
"The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity." Dorothy Parker … [Read more...]
out of the blue
Sitting at dinner last night, out of the blue, daughter says to me "Momma, I am glad you are dating"I think it is good for you"I laughed hard. I had been so worried about sharing anything with them, thinking they would fear big boots at the door that would never leave. After you split you work hard … [Read more...]
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