When You Have Kids Young, 36 Feels Old
When my youngest started kindergarten, I was surprised to find at Back to School Night that I was still on the younger end of the parenting scale. I was 36;…
Read moreWhat It’s Like to Be Facing Down the End of a Stage
My two youngest were in the high school play. As opening night approached, rehearsals got more frequent and longer. We had been involved in productions before, so I knew to…
Read moreAllowing Others to Help May Be the Greatest Gift
Allowing others to help is a gift. This is a lesson I wish I had learned much earlier in life. It’s no surprise to those who have known me for…
Read moreBack in the Word Game
I am very happy to be back in the word game. Though I have seen my name and words in print many times before, I am still thrilled when I…
Read moreLeaving the Comfort Zone Is Not So Bad
A week ago I made a change. I discovered the online publishing world is much more open and welcoming than I had thought it to be and decided to just…
Read moreOutside the Comfort Zone
It’s a little after 10:00 a.m. and I have been awake for six hours. That is unusual, to say the least, for this not-a-morning-person. Why am I up so early?…
Read moreDo What You Love
I had plenty of time to ponder while sitting at jury duty, waiting to see if I might be needed. I did spend a chunk of time sorting through Girl…
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