Taking a Leap of Faith
I just did one of the hardest things to do as a mom: I pushed my baby out of the nest. Oldest Son came back to live at home, yet AGAIN, this past July. When he came home, he had a job, a car, a driver’s license, and car insurance. Gradually over the months...The Obama Promise
I imagine everyone with a blog is writing about the inauguration of President Obama today. I’m no exception. I purposefully scheduled no appointments this morning, intending instead to watch the festivities on TV since I can’t be there in person. Though I...When I Want It More Than They Do
In the continuing saga of Adopted Son, Thursday evening came and he called wanting me to come pick him up. I asked if his mom had shown up yet, and he said she hadn’t, but that she should be there in an hour or so. I told him I wasn’t coming to get him...Shakin’ a Bad Case of the Okie-Doke
What’s the “okie-doke”, you ask? That disease we sometimes contract that tells us that what others require trumps what we require in any given situation. It’s that drive to keep your end of a bargain, no matter what, even in the face of the...About Me
So, I guess you have figured out that I’m opinionated. No, it’s true – I am. Just ask me. There are a handful of other things you should know about me so you can put this blog in context. Here they are.
