Tag Archives: Parenting

Because Everyone Else Will Wait Until Tomorrow…

Posted on 2013/05/11 by

Well, it’s that time of year again, the time to honor those who survived hours of agonizing labor pains to bring all of us into this wild and wonderful world. I both love and dread this time of year with … Continue reading →

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Having a Little Hook-Time.

Posted on 2013/03/25 by

Happy Monday, folks! (Wait, is there such a thing?) At any rate, today’s offering comes courtesy of… let’s just call her Mysteria, Woman of Mystery. She has requested anonymity and so being the gracious and grateful host that I am, … Continue reading →

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Don’t Freak Out, But…

Posted on 2013/02/07 by

Well, my guest post for Miss Four Eyes (Thanks again, young lady!) has proven to be more successful than I could ever have imagined in my wildest dreams. Then again, my wildest dreams have nothing to do with blogging, but … Continue reading →

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The Year Ahead: Thirteen Fears.

Posted on 2013/01/01 by

I realize many of you are hanging, so I’ll keep this tight and to the point. Or not. Here are some things that scare the bejezzus out of me that I know I’ll be dealing with this year… 1) Crazy … Continue reading →

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How To Wake Your Child On A Weekday…

Posted on 2012/12/17 by

Author’s note: It’s Monday. If you were expecting a clever title, you’re out of luck… FACT#1: Children love to sleep, not nearly as much as we’d like them to, and never when we desire, but they love to sleep nonetheless. … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Mom.

Posted on 2012/12/08 by

I have to admit, writing this post has proven to be a colossal challenge – and then some. Its not that I don’t love my mother, but I ask you, are a few paltry words sufficient compensation for bestowing life … Continue reading →

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Staring into the Parenting Abyss…

Posted on 2012/11/29 by

Everyone knows that when you stare into the abyss it stares back. Well, the same principle applies to parenting: imparting wisdom upon another human being forces you to stare into dark corners of your consciousness – whether you like it … Continue reading →

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Don’t Bother Trying To Bridge The Generation Gap….

Posted on 2012/09/16 by

You’ll miss out on all the fun! Take my life for example: I deal with plenty of older folks and they never fail to amaze me with their resilience while simultaneously dismaying me with their stubbornness. I recently served an … Continue reading →

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The Hook Balances The Scales – A Little!

Posted on 2012/01/30 by

This may sound odd, gentle readers, but I rarely get the chance to bring order to my little universe. Seriously. Oh sure, I fight back – in my own fashion – but my actions are limited to a small-scale and restricted … Continue reading →

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Remembered But Not Forgotten.

Posted on 2011/11/12 by

At 4 am on November 11, we received the phone call we had been dreading; Aunt Pat had left this world behind. She spent her last night surrounded by family who could do nothing but watch as she clung to … Continue reading →

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