I’ve been thinking a lot about parenting lately – not because I have small children, but because I have grown ones. I reflect on decisions I made as a young mother (I had my first child at sixteen) and I… Read More ›
Parenting
It’s Only Fitting That I’m Writing You Now
I’ve spent a good chunk of time writing a memoir this year, and it was a whole two years ago when I last wrote – to express gratitude. Hello, if you’re still here! I have more chapters to write and… Read More ›
My Sunshine Has Come – A Reminder From My Son
Last night, my son was downstairs washing dishes (yes, by hand), playing tons of oldies from the 90s and early 2000’s. Next thing, I heard Angie Stone’s No more Rain (In This Cloud). I texted him: “Do you remember me… Read More ›
Random Revelations – 09132016
🌟I never wanted to give my mother credit for any of my successes, but really, because she and my father were unreliable for various reasons, they made me invincible. That’s why I’ve been seen as a resilient hero that could… Read More ›
Have Children, Will Travel
I keep seeing this meme floating around in travel groups on Facebook. Well – I saw it twice already, and loads of women chime in “Yes, girl!!! That’s what I’m saying!! I’m heading to Turks and Caicos (or insert wherever)… Read More ›
The Randomness – My Life 05052016
Ever feel like you’re up to a bunch of stuff, but at the same time, you feel like you’re not doing much at all? I got used to juggling a lot all at once, what with raising three now-grown children…. Read More ›
CLOSURE
How often do we seek closure on situations? Relationships ended. Arguments? Friends who fall off the face of the earth? Opportunities applied for but not received? All the time. Or at least occasionally, right? I can’t imagine what it would… Read More ›
Writing About My Children – I Never Have
Of course my kids’ stories aren’t mine to tell. That will never be my mission because I am a fierce protector of those I love. But lately, I’m writing a bit more from a “Mommy perspective,” which I haven’t done… Read More ›
My Female Persuasion 