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”

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”