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Mama Love
It is her birthday today, my Mama. And also, Elvis’s. I always have to do the math. Mom had me when she was 30… I am 43… that makes her 73 today. 73 years is a long time to be … Continue reading
Posted in We Are Family
Tagged a mother's love, black belt in karate, Brown County, Chevrolet Chevette, Easy Bake Oven, Elvis, family reunions, hamburger pie, Happy Days, John Denver, Kenny Rogers, Kraft Macaroni and Cheese, Lake Tippecanoe, Laverne and Shirley, my mom, Neil Diamond, St. Michael's School, The Coliseum, tuna casserole, Twinkies, Willie Nelson
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Expected Grace
A week ago, my 16-year-old left his breakfast dishes on the table for someone else to clean. Chris was still in Mississippi, and the full-time working/single-parenting/new home/new community gig was getting to me. I was ready to explode with frustration; … Continue reading
The Cost of Doing Business
August has become the new December around here. But instead of buying Christmas presents and wrapping paper and tree decorations, we’re shelling out cash for 8,423 (sharpened!) pencils; folders in green, purple, red, yellow, and blue — with pockets; 84 … Continue reading
The Extraordinary Ordinary
Over the past few weeks, this little blog has experienced quite a bit of traffic. If you’re new here… Welcome! Welcome! So grateful you came along for the ride. It’s been wonderful to see so many new names and faces. … Continue reading
Lucky Number Thirteen
My one and only daughter turned thirteen today. It is surreal to me, this notion that there are three teenagers living in my house, the 4th trailing closely on their sneakered heels. Sometimes I still feel like I’m 18. Although … Continue reading
Note to Self
“CBS This Morning” kicked off its new series “Note to Self” yesterday morning with the beautiful 83-year-old soul, Maya Angelou, whose words always enfold me in comfort and grace. It’s like liquid sunshine, that voice. I love CBS’s new project, … Continue reading
Posted in Big Thinks, Help From My Friends, Man Of My Dreams, Me Myself And I, My Kids, We Are Family
Tagged 15-year-old, abundance, an abundant universe, Aqua Net, CBS News, CBS This Morning, choosing a mate, choosing happiness, connecting, friendship, giving, high school, kindness, Laura Ashley, letting go, love, Maya Angelou, nicknames, popularity, shooting a 3-pointer, singing in the shower, writing letters
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Queen of Hearts
When you’re 500 miles away, sometimes people forget to tell you things. Even though you’ve asked to be included on all the Evites and Facebook Events and email invites — primarily because you’re deeply rooted in FOMO — occasionally, there’s … Continue reading
Typical
Dear Indy’s Child, I read on Facebook that you’re looking for a blogger. I would say you’re looking for “a Mommy Blogger,” but that term actually makes me throw up in my mouth a little. You outlined a few things … Continue reading
Posted in My Kids, We Are Family, Write On
Tagged angst, beef jerky, blogging, Indianapolis magazine, Pop-Tarts, The Rose, Thin Mints, typical day
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