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3 Ways to Take Better Care of Myself

January 4, 2019

Those kids got back to the safety of school just in time. Mama was starting to struggle with kindness during those last 48 hours. Which provided, yet another, opportunity [...]

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“Slow Me Down Lord”

December 14, 2018

Two years ago, after my brother passed away, this poem was found in his car. A close friend had it framed for G-Man and I. As my head was [...]

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Busy – Do You Feel Adult Peer Pressure to Be Frantic?

October 26, 2018

Being too busy makes me so agitated and pissy that I’ve had several serious come to Jesus realizations about how much I can physically do as one human being. [...]

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I’m Not Sorry – Honoring My Downtime

September 14, 2018

While I wouldn’t label myself an ‘over apologizer,’ I seem to constantly apologize for not getting back to people fast enough. I almost always reply within 24-48 hours of [...]

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Farmer Mags – Doing What’s Best for the Farm, Not One Animal

August 3, 2018

All four children go to sleep-away camp in 48 hours. I feel like Ralphie Parker on Christmas morning getting my official Red Ryder, carbine action, 200-shot, range model air [...]

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Throw Money – The Solution to Almost Every Problem

March 16, 2018

If you live in New England, you know that every March you have to brace yourself to take those last few hits Mother Nature’s got in her before she’s [...]

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Fend for Yourself Day

December 22, 2017

Parenting: Giving Kids Dignity

Even the most joyous holiday season can knock the wind out of my sails. Of course, there’s always the physical drain from running around and hosting, but I think [...]

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Dashboard Lights – How to Tell When I Need a Parenting Break

September 22, 2017

The fall schedule is in full swing. All of my jobs are demanding a piece of my attention. As my focus becomes divided, my tank gets closer and closer [...]

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August – Do I Relax or Get Things Done?

August 11, 2017

August can feel like one really long Sunday to me. Sundays get me every time. Am I supposed to relax or get ready for the week? Damned if I [...]

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Soft Landing – Getting Back to Reality After Vacation

July 28, 2017

It recently occurred to me that I could adjust my schedule the week we come back from a trip. In all seriousness, for years and years I would try [...]

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