Yesterday morning I awoke to find my world was turning white. I have to tell you – but please keep it quiet because I... Read More
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… on the beauty of points of view
Armchair psychology has its own tools and trends. A few years ago, someone wrote a book about the Sociopath Next Door, and then there were many... Read More
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… on changes and change… oh and changes
There were a lot of things we forgot to check out before we put an offer on our house in Maine in 2005. As... Read More
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… on your kid applying to college (pssst… breathe!)
Dear Human Responsible for Guiding a Kid Through the College Application Process: Hi. Okay, are you ready? Breathe. I know you may be feeling a bit... Read More
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… on the premature greying of a princess
Blaze has had some white on her muzzle for a while now, and she insists it’s premature. That her royal lineage is pre-disposed to... Read More
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… on a sick day
Yesterday was a sick day in our house. For only me, really. But, as the old adage goes, if mom ain’t happy, no one’s... Read More
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… on a rule-breaking choice for the new year
It probably won’t surprise you that I am not a terrific rule-follower. Like, even with flowers. Christmas is one of my favorite times... Read More
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… on this dog
Marshal Dillon Dingle came to us about a week after my soul dog, T, left. I still well up thinking of T. Still smile... Read More
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… on soccer dreams, and watershed moments
Whew. A busy few days, somewhat sad too. So welcome to a silly little post on the light and air-y topic of life’s watershed moments.... Read More
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on fifty (?!)
Fifty? Eh…. Fifty shmifty It’s not as if-ty I’m so old I can’t be nifty Sure my joints Might be more stiff-ty My penmanship... Read More
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… on retroactive fun
“I think the Romans must have aggravated one another very much, with their noses. Perhaps, they became the restless people they were, in consequence.”... Read More
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… on the dignity of a princess
Me: “Hey Marshal Dillon Dingle, can you get up on your ‘place’ and sit with Gabe, because he got to take his fancy soccer... Read More