Cancer. The mere mention of the word stirs something within me that starts with a dull ache in my heart and a sick feeling in my stomach. It courses through my veins and makes me want to blindly run and run in an attempt to escape everything that is attached to those six letters. Except,… Read More Cancer…You Just Know
One year ago today, I blindly took my first step on a journey to share my writing. I had no idea what was in store for me but I faithfully forged ahead, dedicating my first post to a true Red Circle Day in history. It also became the inspiration for the title of my first… Read More September 11… a Red Circle Day
This has been me all week. This sick little boy was home all week with me. I had to rush this sweet doggie to the vet yesterday. They considered hospitalizing him, but allowed us to bring him home for the night. In the midst of it all, I had to attend Back to School Night… Read More Chasing Tail~Photo Friday
As a parent, there is an indescribable feeling that washes over you as you see your little one take the field. The hours of practice in the backyard, after school, and on weekends finally pays off. In that moment, the amount of money spent on uniforms and equipment no longer seems that expensive. The time… Read More Win Win or Lose Lose?
I was different. I knew this from a very young age. I also knew I wasn’t different in the way other kids thought I was. If I’m being honest, I felt closer to animals than the people around me, and maybe that’s something they picked up on. I didn’t have many friends, although it wasn’t… Read More Merry-Go-Round’s Final Round
In season one, episode thirteen of “Mad Men” Don Draper refers to nostalgia as “a twinge in your heart, far more powerful than memory alone.” You’ve felt it haven’t you? That moment when your heart feels like someone is squeezing it. The memory of a place, a person, a moment in your past suddenly washes… Read More Romanticizing the Past
That’s me. My first attempt at a five-story rock wall. As I stood on the ground getting all harnessed up, the attendant shared some wisdom with me. The young girl nonchalantly said, “At some point while climbing the wall, most people are gripped by fear. The thing to remember is the fear doesn’t become greater… Read More Rock On!
Dear Olivia and Evan, As I opened my eyes this morning, the realization that you will be starting a new school year at a new school today held me hostage for a moment. Today, you embark on yet another new chapter in your young lives, and as we rode the elevator down from the 17th… Read More A Message for My Children on Their First Day of School
The building was a sea of plaid dresses, white button down shirts, knee socks and ties that always seemed to yearn for a bit more length down the torso of boys who seemed constricted by the very fabric draped around their pencil thin necks. During cold winter mornings, on the short walk to school I… Read More Mandatory Uniform Personality is Optional
If you don’t get paid to write is it still considered work or does it fall into the category of hobby? Here are a few things to consider: For bloggers, writing is a passion that they have pursued because they need the outlet. Blogs are a great platform to do that. Not only do you… Read More Blogging: Work or Hobby?
