Whether you agree with it or not, we are all in lockdown mode. I find myself facing a few introspective questions: How do I amuse myself? What should we have for dinner times infinity? Do I need to get ready if no one will be seeing me ( akin to a falling tree making aContinue reading “The Big Reset”
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Tear fall For the Giving Pug
A puppy waddled into my life when I was sick and often housebound by Meniere’s disease. I call them the lost years. A time that I struggled to find everyday joy. But here was this adorable puppy that one daughter toted around in a baby carrier and another daughter hid in beanie babies and dressedContinue reading “Tear fall For the Giving Pug”
Solitude
When the kids were home and my husband was away, I still had company to direct most of my moments. There seemed to always be errands to run or someone to drive to practice. But now that they’re gone I find myself with more and more solitary moments. At first I rushed to fill inContinue reading “Solitude”
Oracle Mom
I think most moms have experienced moments where they notice that something is not quite right with their child’s emotions or actions. Something is off. You take them to the doctor, for instance, knowing they have an ear infection. The doctor is skeptical because there is no fever. But you know. You suspect strep throatContinue reading “Oracle Mom”
My Babies Left So I Got A Pet Stroller
I see a lot of new and seasoned empty nesters turn to their pets to help the void when the kids are gone. That is not to say that they are a replacement, but that they help fulfill that still existent need to nurture. We can look after them, have fun together and even worryContinue reading “My Babies Left So I Got A Pet Stroller”
Out Of The Shadows
After reading my self help books and reflecting a lot lately on striving for inner peace, personal growth and individual fulfillment, I’ve realized that I’ve been following footsteps. It’s not a blame game. I seek only to become more self aware. Walking out of the shadows for me is a metamorphosis and a realization thatContinue reading “Out Of The Shadows”
“The Year of No Nonsense” Thoughts and Review
Overview/Premise: The Year of No Nonsense I purchased this book on my never-ending self exploration about why it is so difficult for me to accomplish some goals even though I consider myself to be a very task oriented person. “The Year Of No Nonsense” by Meredith Atwood is about the soul searching journey ofContinue reading ““The Year of No Nonsense” Thoughts and Review”
Where Is My Teddy Bear?
Where is my teddy bear? (Things that comfort usAfter we’ve been the comforterAnd still fill that role) College kids need comforting too. There are the late night calls, the cryptic texts or worse….the week of no contact which is a big red flag ! These are all signs that a hug is needed in theContinue reading “Where Is My Teddy Bear?”
Where We Stand
Where we stand In the places we lingerBy the doorwayBy the counterNext to the refrigeratorIn front of the stoveThis is where the dirt collectsAnd grimy grease spots suggestSomething droppedOr something dragged inNot intentionallyBut there you seeIn spots and dots and skidsThose places we standWhere we bring the outside inNo matter how much we dust ourselvesContinue reading “Where We Stand”
Fly Away Home
Hello airport my old friend! I’ve come to fly from you again…. Flying has become a familiar ritual to me over the past few years with two flown college kids, a recently relocated brother-in-law and a different state of origin for my husband than for me. Plus we are transplants to Florida. The bottom lineContinue reading “Fly Away Home”
Good Luck Magpie 