Posted by There is inherent beauty in becoming a mother. For many of us, the realization of this beauty begins when we first learn that we are going to have a child. We evolve into moms who revel in the pure joy and beauty that is our child. It is very innocent. We bring our offspring into…Read more »
Posted by In today’s world, kids are falling prey to unending pressure to fit in and conform to the norms of whatever “squad” they are hanging with. While I have done my best to instill values and common sense into my “technically” adult son, I know he will make mistakes. I am giving him the freedom to…Read more »
Posted by Recent events in my town have spawned some very thought provoking dialogue in my circle of friends/family/acquaintances. I have discussed these events with neighbors, friends, my spouse, my children, and even co-workers, and one common theme in each conversation has been the distinction between a mistake and a decision. We have all made mistakes in…Read more »
Posted by The move to our small town came with a bit more apprehension for me than it did for Thing 2. I’m not an overly extroverted person, so making new friends comes with inherent challenges. To compound that, I knew not a single soul in this town, but for the Hub’s ex., Cruella. Odd name, right?…Read more »
Posted by The Hub and I share a blended family of the “Yours, Mine, and Ours” variety. We are each other’s second marriage, and each of us brought a “Thing” or two with us into our union. Named accordingly by birth order, Thing 1 and Thing 3, The Girls, belong to The Hub (and Cruella – but…Read more »
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