Some of you have noticed I’ve not really been writing lately. There’s a good reason, I assure you, and it has nothing to do with lack of material. I could write to you about the ongoing struggle in my family since the loss of our older dog. There’s guilt at feeling fine, anxiety around wondering… Continue reading You deserve better
It’s no secret that Daughter is completely amazing. I always try to tell people that I don’t think that just because I’m her mom. I’m a teacher, too, so I know a heck of a lot of kids. Daughter is a special person, way down deep in her soul. She sees things in people that… Continue reading The end of the universe
It’s pouring here. It’s gray and miserable and one of those ridiculous east coast summer rains that provide almost no relief from the heat and humidity. I’m a person who loves rain and storms, but today is not a day to enjoy it. Today the weather reflects the mood of my home. This evening, we… Continue reading Weather mood
I’m a dreamer. I don’t mean that in a sweet John Lennon sort of way but more in a “when I fall asleep I have very vivid dreams.” I hadn’t had them in a while, though, except for the occasional nightmare. I wasn’t really concerned about it. I mean, I had a lot of scary… Continue reading Dreams
Ten years ago at this time I was pretty far into my active labor and I had been for a while. I was induced the day before because Daughter’s heart was acting “a little funny.” I learned a lot that day and I’ve learned something every day since thanks to the addition of Daughter in… Continue reading Ten
I’m a member in a few private groups on Facebook, and they are wonderful for me. My cancer ones are great because I can write things that no one I know will ever see. I am lucky to be part of a self care sharing group in which I know some of the members but… Continue reading Amazing advice
I’ve been pretty busy lately. It’s interview season for teacher applicants plus lots of doctor appointments to get back into my new normal now that I’m done with surgery for a little while. Daughter’s birthday is a week away and it’s time to plan all of her things. And here’s of course the day to… Continue reading Lots going on
I spent a lot of time at our community pool this past weekend. For some people that means dread and frustration, but I had a great time. I think it’s all about who you’re with, and I was with some of the best. The four adults were all sitting together, chairs in a circle, listening… Continue reading Sorry not sorry
Is laughter really the best medicine? No. Of course it isn’t. If I relied on only laughter I would die. But, it sure can help. Laughter makes the slow times faster. Even when it hurts, it takes a little of the pain away. Laughter is all I have to make it through some cancerous days.… Continue reading Laughing
OK, hold on. I know I’ve started to lose some of you at the title of this post, but hear me out because it’s not as bad as you think. Books are sacred things. As a culture in the US, I think some people have started to lose the idea of being quiet in libraries. Still,… Continue reading Dog-ear the pages
Elephants in the Room 