there are days when the world seems to be rushing toward that handbasket, clamoring for a spot to climb in and go it is on those days that I feel myself swept up in the mad dash towards a place I'd rather not be but I can't stop it, all the throngs of people pushing,… Continue reading seeking solace without reservation
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A Sucker for Love
Way back when, when my oldest was quite a small girl, we often found ourselves over at my dear Joyful friend's house. She and her girls were our lifeline, our fun, and our safe place to land. They were my girl's sisters for that time and for life, and I am always thankful for them.… Continue reading A Sucker for Love
Watching The Rock Die
So there was this day I found myself sitting at the Emergency Room with my sisterfriend there alongside, and I looked up at the TV right in front of me whose sound was not minimal, and the violence was jarring. It would have been jarring in any circumstances, but with the background sounds of the… Continue reading Watching The Rock Die
The Day to Say Their Names
I don't think that All Saint's Day truly resonated with me until two years ago. The Sunday closest fell on my birthday, and we were invited to the church my Mama loved and joined that last year she was with us. They were remembering all those who had died in the past year. Mama's Sunday… Continue reading The Day to Say Their Names
I Can Rock Some Home Decor, and Other Fashion Faux Pas
Many days I am a walking billboard for "What Not to Wear." I know this. I accept it. The way I know this is because apparently I gave birth to a fashion expert. She KNOWS what is fashionable and what looks good, and what DOESN'T. And she loves me enough to tell me. Each and… Continue reading I Can Rock Some Home Decor, and Other Fashion Faux Pas
It’s About More than Geography
Yesterday evening I was sitting watching swim team practice, when my neighborfriend arrived with her family for her son's swim lessons immediately following practice. He, his brother, and my two littles are the best of buds, playing and riding bikes together, but when they arrived at the pool, it was like they hadn't seen each… Continue reading It’s About More than Geography
The Gift of a Grandma
I want to be Grandma when I grow up. Note I didn't say a Grandma, although that will be good many years from now. When it's time. But no, I want to be Grandma. Wanna be just like her. She's not even biologically my Grandma. She is the grandmother of my dear friend. I heard… Continue reading The Gift of a Grandma
“This Is Not Your Week”
So my friend who isn't Shirley found out there was going to be a conflict on the day of our daughters' dance recital. Her son, who plays baseball, had a tournament scheduled for that same day. Smack dab in the middle of the recital time. For those of you who have children or know children or… Continue reading “This Is Not Your Week”
“Well, What About Them?”
Today as the crew and I began the work of coming to terms with our shock and grief, we did what we have done in the past when the pain has been great. We circled the wagons and hung close together. Aub had a couple of things she needed to do at school and I… Continue reading “Well, What About Them?”
One Life I Loved
A beautiful soul has left us, and my life will never be the same again. In the midst of a day of tending to school and grocery runs and appliance repairs, I got the call that broke my heart. My dear sisterfriend is gone. Suddenly and unexpectedly gone. And I find myself feeling very, very… Continue reading One Life I Loved
I Might Need A Nap 