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In recognition of National Eating Disorders Awareness week… * * * My relationship with food and with my body is complicated, slippery, broken. My ability to deal with it from a place of reason and intellect waxes and wanes. No … Continue reading
Big
Two weeks ago, I lost nine pounds. Last week, I gained eight of them back. This is not a new story in my anthology. I have always been Oprah-esque in my ability to lose and gain, to rinse and repeat. … Continue reading
The Business of Being Human
I didn’t want to do it. I didn’t want to jump on the bandwagon. Sure, I love her words and her wit and her candor, but I wasn’t going to gush about it and fall all over myself and sing … Continue reading
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Tagged autobiography of an 8-year-old, basketball, blogging, Carry On Warrior, comparing yourself to others, envy, feeling out of place, Glennon Melton, hugs, human beings, ketchup, life lessons, love, not measuring up, pride, seek first to understand, seeking understanding, selfishness, sharing your story, Ted Talk, Trapper Keeper, understanding, writing your life
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Parenting’s Second Half
We’re in the second half of parenting. All of our kids are double-digits, a couple of them already well into the teenage years. Next month, my youngest will be double-same-digits. (That particular term is derived from a bit of lore … Continue reading
Adaptation
Ten short months ago, we received word that Mississippi State University wanted Chris. (Cue the Billy Squier music.) Ten short months ago, we broke the news to the kids. Sam and Gus smiled nervously and nodded their tentative approval, George … Continue reading
