My son just turned thirteen. He has been dreaming of being a teenager since he was about four. At four, he was diagnosed with a speech and learning disorder, which later turned into a diagnosis on the Autism spectrum. Unsure what that meant, his father and I trudged ahead. My son was one of... Continue Reading →
Peeling Away the Layers, One Brick at a Time
At some point in our lives we are faced with an important decision. To either face the pain that we have stuffed and hid behind for years or just face it. When I use the word "we", I am among the countless numbers of individuals that have faced some form of emotional, physical, or spiritual,... Continue Reading →
Expecting Amazing Things in 2017
I am writing this blog post during a perfect time of year for me. My kiddos are away with their dad for a week which means the house is quiet. Meditation music is playing. Candles are lit. My yoga mat is in the middle of the floor. Pure bliss!! Well, today is the first day... Continue Reading →
It’s Never Just A Cookie
"He is almost 13 and remembers having to use the Epi-Pen at two years old. Imagine that." A call from the daycare. "Meet me at the hospital. We had to use the Epi-Pen." Your heart races, but you have to focus to drive to the hospital. When you get there, your child is sobbing,... Continue Reading →
Healing Through Words
Cierra Arnold was indeed “on her own,” coping with the inevitable practical issues and, more important, with the profoundly emotional ones. What to do, how to react, reaching out again into the world—struggling to create a new reality for herself while clinging to memories of the past. Her focus is on her own roller-coaster experiences,... Continue Reading →
There’s no space for vanity in motherhood
Stretch marks and hemorrhoids will knock you down a few notches
My Kitchen Is Closed – The Price Of Non-Compliance
Back in the day when hubby and me married, we agreed that whichever one cooked dinner the other would clean the kitchen after dinner. We were both working and shared all the other house work. For the first few years this system worked great, but somewhere along the way my dearly beloved decided that he... Continue Reading →
The Sad Reality of Our Country
Parenting, politics, history, election, presidential campaign, oppression, children, American history
Guilt Free Mommy Getaway: My Trip to the Bahamas
"And the bottom line is that I need and deserve every ounce of pleasure on these getaways." The past few months have been a perfect balance of what I want my life to be be like- lots of work and play. I work hard for my kiddos so that they have what they need so... Continue Reading →
Death of the Old School Hustlers
“I need both in my life. A professional legitimate hustler.” The other day I did a question of the day on my Facebook page and in a couple of Facebook groups. I asked if you preferred your mate to be a professional or be a hustler. Immediately, I saw the difference between the younger generation... Continue Reading →


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