Mother/daughter journaling is something we've done for a while. On the surface it's as simple as a shared notebook where we both write. Sometimes serious and frequently silly our joint-journaling offers easy, silent connection. Right now uncomfortable face-to-face talks are not something which challenge the Child and me. At almost-12 she's still in the ask anything/tell anything phase. ... Continue Reading
Currently, Lately.
Once upon a long time ago I wrote a series of If we had coffee... posts. Led to the idea by Journey of a Dreamer (it seems she's lost credit for the concept?), it felt a fun way to share stories about my life. For a little while. I mused about dogs in carts and being an Orange Rhino and a child who was feeling not-ten-but-not-four. And then it seemed over. For me. (I'm a misfit ... Continue Reading
The gift of…nothing (guest post).
Susan, AKA FOODIEMCBODY, is one of my favorite people. One of our favorite people. Ive asked her to take the reigns today and share about something close to her heart... I am, for the most part, a very busy human. I'm a mother of two daughters, the daughter of a 91-year old live-in mother, a writer, a health professional, a blogger and a Weight Watchers leader. Perhaps because of the ... Continue Reading
Blogging malaise—you got it?
Please to grab some water, a protein-rich snack & commence skimming this waytoolong post. Id blame you (as it's a response to many emails/tweets Ive received as of late) but it's probably my own fault for not being merciless with the editing. You'll have that. I recently joked on twitter that blogging is like the mafia: just when you think you're out---it sucks you back in. Blogging ... Continue Reading