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Warmth on a cold day
Thursday. What to write on such a normal day? It’s a thorny problem that sometimes plagues me on the journey to write daily. What to do when the inspiration doesn’t move me? When I can’t think of anything new or exciting? Go back to the beginning. It was a good day. I finished proof reading…
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Frayed edges
Today ran smoothly, except for those moments when it didn’t. Small stressors, large outbursts from tiny tots, full of the will to disobey. Parental moods plummeting with each small tantrum and act of violence toward their sibling. The first full nosebleed related to a head butt, appearing slightly dented but hopefully with only cartilaginous damage.…
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In sympathy
Sympathy. The word of the day smacked me over the head with its timing. We use the word so often it’s almost lost any meaning. In deepest sympathy. The words on every card to express what words can never fully capture. But the word itself connotes much more than I realized. In trying to figure…
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Another fall Sunday
Today ran the gamut of life for me. A beautiful, sunny fall day, temperature just right, clear skies and a gentle breeze. Finishing touches to a new enterprise, exciting and nerve wracking at the same time. Will it do well? Or will it be something to regret down the road? I’m choosing to be positive and…
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The rules
Kids are amazing creatures, full of so many questions and emotions, living their lives with such honesty, before we teach them otherwise. My little boy is a feral being, who laughs deeply and screams like a panther when cornered. He throws bricks when full of rage, and gives the biggest and most honest hugs with…
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September Long
September long weekend, summer days slipping away. Children laughing in the sun, priceless golden heads shining. I feel a chill descend as the sun slips away, knowing that it’s only days until frost fills the morning air. Family surrounding us, good food, good company, good conversation. Clouds hide the sun and my smile Soon they…
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Fall memories
September is here. Today I saw pumpkin spice lattes for sale again, a sure sign that fall is coming. I walked out of work to step on the familiar crunch of yellowed leaves, curled and wrinkled on the sidewalk, and felt a strange happiness suffuse my soul. I texted my mother, and our conversation turned…
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Guardians
Tonight I watched Guardians of the Galaxy- volume 2. Well, tonight I finished it at least. We usually start a movie one night and have to finish it over the course of a few nights since having kids. Either we’re too tired, or it’s past our self- imposed 9 pm bedtime and we know we’ll…
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Pinterest isn’t my wheelhouse
I’m tired today. Another Monday, and I found myself sitting in the car for a few minutes on both ends of work- When I got there to psych myself up, and then when I got home, to breathe. I knew on the other side of the door my family waited, but I was so tired…
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Heros
What does it take To pay homage to your hero? How can you show them what they’ve done for you? Shaping the way you think and experience the world, A hero can be anyone at all I’ve had so many in my life, I can’t even name them all. I grew up surrounded by giants …