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Spring gleaning
It’s 5:48am and I open my sunroom doors to check the temperature of the air while my coffee brews. Immediately it hits my face. Ah. Spring. At last. I greet the day like a hope […]
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The memories we keep
My granddad died last week at the ripe old age of 81. Since his passing, memories of him in all different stages/ages of my life have fondly reeled through my mind like old movies. Details […]
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The days are long, but the years are short
For some reason, I am reminded now of new life and of growth. The young trees are a little taller and my flowers have sprouted and are growing tall. The fresh growth reminds me that […]
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Parenting – Routines and flexibility
Humans are creatures of habit. In some ways, we all have regular patterns for our lives. Some of us have more daily routines while others live a slightly more random lifestyle. Regardless, routine is an […]
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Parenting style change from child to child
“That’s not fair” and “You would never let me do that” are comments that older children often make to their parents in regard to their younger siblings. Especially in situations like mine, where there is […]
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Parenting stress
“Hey, Mommy”… “Hey, Mommy”… Over and over again I hear this sweet sing-song voice call, “Hey, Mommy” and then proceed to ask me a million questions. Or maybe she has a story to tell me […]
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Take advantage of quiet moments – however they happen
I’m sitting in my living room watching a soft, loose, powdery snow fall to the ground. The backdrop to this picture is a small grove of bare trees standing strong and dark on this gray […]
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Love in many ways
The season of love is upon us! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and the store shelves have been stocked with hearts full of candy for what seems like a month already. For some, […]
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Catching Memories
I’ve spent quite a bit of time during this quarantine trying to organize different aspects of my life. I’ve spent time sorting through clothes, cleaning out drawers and cabinets, organizing my teaching notes and teaching […]
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From stretch marks to strength: A mom’s journey to health
Stretch marks, saggy breasts, squishy belly, and back fat. My body has been reduced to something I barely recognize in the mirror. I have ranged in sizes from a 6 to an 18 multiple […]