Monthly Archives: September 2010

A million words in one visit

If a picture is worth a thousand words, a visit with the grandchildren is worth a million words. Pictures via emails, weblogs and Facebook entries enhance their a parent’s written or verbal description, but all that pales next to the … Continue reading

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working out my worries

Life crashes down around me and I become an obsessed woman. Nothing stops me. I begin cleaning, cooking, knitting, sorting … keeping my hands busy working outside as I internally work on accepting the reality of life’s crashing moments. I … Continue reading

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all prisoners on deck

A gentle, fall breeze blew across the mountain top where we spent Labor Day weekend with family. Tall pines and stately oaks with a hint of fall color hovered over us as we entered and inspected our weekend apartment. The … Continue reading

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Respect in the blended family

“You’re not my mother!” Right. I knew that before the child ever said it. I never said I was – but as a parent for nearly 40 decades in a blended family, I’ve definitely been reminded a time or two … Continue reading

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