Flat Tire Moment
Flat Tire Moment /noun/: The point in time when, suddenly, a big person blows it. Said big person must stop what he or she is doing, evaluate the damage, and figure out the best way to repair and move on. … Continue reading
Category Archives: Family
Dear Finley
October 10, 2012 Hi Baby, Tonight I am sitting at the little coffee shop in our neighborhood. The leaves are starting to fall and the air is getting cooler. I am snuggled up in a big chair outside under twinkle … Continue reading
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When It’s Not Fair
This past autumn was rough. It began promisingly enough: my two oldest daughters started preschool, giving me three glorious days a week with only the baby; I was cranking away on my writing and had just landed a bi-weekly column … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Being a Woman, Family, Grief & Loss, Parenting, Theology & Philosophy
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Are You and Daddy Still in Love?
My fourteen-year-old asked me this question again just last week. Up ’til now, my answer has always been a resounding YES. I knew that she just wanted reassurance, since we regularly enjoy a PG rated makeout in front of the … Continue reading
That Is Too Expensive!
The concept behind this article was originally just a brief Facebook post on my Catch and Release Parenting page. I was just beginning to ponder this idea, and much to my surprise, it evoked more responses, shares and comments than … Continue reading