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What Has Happened to Our Healthcare System?
Several weeks ago, I had a bad cold with no fever and a lingering cough. I thought it best to get checked out. The only problem was that it was a Saturday afternoon, and...
My Saved Posts
It is unbelievably insane that this year is more than half over! The passage of time, especially as you get older, seems to go by faster and faster. I’ve reached a point where I...
We Just Don’t Do That!
How have our kids become so disconnected from each other and themselves?
First, we need to define kids. In this case, I’m referring to preteens, teenagers, and young adults. And it’s no surprise that this...
I’m So Proud of Myself This Mother’s Day
A mother, probably more than anyone, is either thinking or proclaiming how proud she is of her children. ALL of the time!
She is proud of her kids’ first step, kindergarten graduation, getting a master’s...
The Art of Peeling an Apple
I don’t remember how old I was when I learned to peel and cut up an apple. My husband knew how to, over 40 years ago, probably before we even met. He was always...
A Mom on a Precipice
I am a mom on a precipice.
I’ve never felt this way before, but then again, I have never been a mother to adult children, including an 18-year-old (who thinks she’s an adult) and grandmother...
Growing a Vegetable Garden
As far back as I remember as a child, we always planted a vegetable garden in the spring. I have incredible memories of my dad spending hours turning the soil, then planting tomatoes, cukes,...
Part-Time Working Mom: Is It Really a Good Choice?
You live, and you learn. And now that my kids are grown, I can look back and clearly see the mistakes I made over the years while raising them.
In the moment, it’s tough to...
A Little Peace Please!
Spring is fast approaching, and I am still having a hard time accepting and embracing the promise of a new and better year. In 2022, there’s no fresh slate to start with but rather...
I Remember Like it Was Yesterday
Memories. They define our lives, make each of us unique, and they tell our story whenever we choose to hear it.
I am fascinated by the way our minds work. My long-term memory seems to...