I have two children, the youngest of which is eleven, nearing twelve. Depending on where you live and who you ask that is fairly young, certainly not ready to be out on his own in the world and yet there are eleven year olds in just that situation. But old enough that he should not…
The gentleman was in a wheelchair but looked like he should be on a gurney. His head was lolling to the side, eyes frequently rolling to the back of his head, skin waxy with the distinctive yellow tint of liver trouble. Our flight was late, the gate was changed, I had ample sitting around waiting…
There is a Shell Silverstein poem I love (actually there are a lot of Shell Silverstein poems I love but I am thinking of one in particular right now); I think it is called ‘it’s rather dark in here’ but it starts, “I am writing these lines from inside a lion…” That should give you…
Where to start? Maybe with my background and struggles with an eating disorder? Maybe with the fact that my 14 year old daughter has recently been diagnosed with her own eating disorder (despite my diligence and belief that I could protect her from body image and control issues – HA!)? Perhaps with the article I…
It’s a presidential election year (also a leap year – one extra day of campaigning) so we get to see lots of headlines about controversial issues: abortion, immigration, labor rights, civil liberties, and they are all framed as if there were only two choices, for it or against it. I understand the one vote policy…
Well November is over. We have counted our blessings and reminded ourselves why we don’t spend more time with family. We have also come to the end of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). I set forth into the month with excitement and plans (ever hear that joke, how do you make God laugh? Make a…
Let me start by saying I don’t like pie. I like the idea of pie just fine, in fact I really love the idea of pie. I also like the making of the pie. It is the eating of the pie portion of the pie experience that I don’t enjoy so much. Perhaps it is…
Pine Valley is being wiped off the map. Erica Kane will no longer need a dozen changes of clothes to get through the day and a dozen men to wear in each new month, because she will no longer exist. If you never followed soap operas you probably have no idea what I am talking…
Disclosure: I have not read the Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother; I have read the reviews, several excerpts and commentary from the author herself. This is not a review of the book or a response to the book, it is inspired by the book in so far as it got me thinking about mothers……
I often remind myself to talk less and listen more, because I have a strong tendency to the former, and while I want to listen to others, indeed respect what is being said (most of the time) I seem to have a hard time stopping my mouth. The truth is I think I have a…
Faith Works 