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Outside Influences – What I See and Hear Can Ruin My Holidays

December 8, 2017

Perfectionism: Maintaining Personal Serenity

Over two weeks ago now I listened to the Rent soundtrack while driving home from an ice hockey tournament with my oldest daughter. Even though I haven’t listened to [...]

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The Less I Do, the Happier the Holiday

December 1, 2017

At this time of year, I have to remind myself that everything executed annually from November to January doesn’t have to become a “tradition.” If I do something once [...]

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The Daily Do-Over – When the Facts Change, So Can My Actions

November 24, 2017

Last week, a live bunny rabbit showed up at my house without my permission. Two months ago Chromebooks showed up at my house without my permission. Both things, in [...]

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Stop Tripping – My Journey to Guilt Free Living

November 17, 2017

With the holidays approaching, I have guilt on my mind. Let’s be honest, for some of us, guilt is as much a part of Yuletide as cursing at Christmas [...]

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Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire – Why People Lie to Me

November 10, 2017

The crime-rate at 136 Boston Street has risen at least 12% annually over the past decade. In the last month, it seems as though the children have been in [...]

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Pyramid Theory – The Next Right Thing Isn’t Always Easy

November 3, 2017

G-Man had an early flight to Chicago, so at 2 am I was awakened by the concerned bark of our dog, Miss Butter Jones. I could not get back [...]

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A child's hand written note reads, "We love you!" followed by drawings from left to right as follows: Piglet, right arrow, Tigger, right arrow, Eeyore. Below the drawing, text reads, "The human lifecycle."

Hide and Speak – Pretending to Be Who I Really Am

October 27, 2017

After I read the letter in last week’s post to my children, we had a really nice discussion. I used Winnie the Pooh to better illustrate how I was [...]

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How I Grieve – A Letter to My Children

October 20, 2017

Dear M, B, T and Q, I think it’s clear to all of us that Mom’s not totally herself lately. Sure, we still laugh and dance and joke around, [...]

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Mean Mama – Respect Me or Fear Me

October 13, 2017

When it comes to being a mother, I like to think of myself as being like a body of water. Cool and refreshing, all fun and games, but if [...]

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Wildflowers – What REALLY Needed Changing In My Marriage

October 6, 2017

Sixteen years ago today, G-Man and I got married. I often say that Gregory is the biggest miracle of my life. This feels like the perfect day to reflect [...]

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Outside Influences – What I See and Hear Can Ruin My Holidays

The Less I Do, the Happier the Holiday

The Daily Do-Over – When the Facts Change, So Can My Actions

Stop Tripping – My Journey to Guilt Free Living

Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire – Why People Lie to Me

Pyramid Theory – The Next Right Thing Isn’t Always Easy

Hide and Speak – Pretending to Be Who I Really Am

How I Grieve – A Letter to My Children

Mean Mama – Respect Me or Fear Me

Wildflowers – What REALLY Needed Changing In My Marriage

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