They said the time swoops in a mad dash. I didn't believe them. I was mired in the muck of motherhood. Diaper pails, baby wails, parenting flails. The milestones were a flurry of excitement in the early days. There were simple yet stunning achievements, and we cooed at every … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, Bird!
Bird in My Soul
I Won’t Follow
You know that feeling that convinces you that you are a louse when all your friends like something (or someone) that has no appeal to you? Do you scratch your head in amazement that people actually choose to do certain things and find you to be the bore when you don't agree? Are … [Read more...] about I Won’t Follow
Celebrating & Cursing Time – aka Last Day of Summer
Today marks the last Friday of summer. Come Monday I will be the mother of a middle schooler. This is simultaneously hysterical and frightening. Middle school marks the transition to so many developmental milestones, not to mention facial hair and a changing voice … [Read more...] about Celebrating & Cursing Time – aka Last Day of Summer
Being Neighborly in a White Neighborhood
On a rare date night we received a frantic call. From a neighbor, not even the sitter. My heart stopped beating. I couldn't blink. "Don't worry. Your boys are fine." Breathe. Exhale. Relief. "But the cops were at your house." WTF?! And now the hairs on my neck … [Read more...] about Being Neighborly in a White Neighborhood
Be Inspiring
Maybe it's time we stop sharing inspiring quotes and actually do something inspiring. I posted this statement to Facebook and Twitter the other day when my stream was exploding with inspirational quotes and memes. I do love a good quote. I have journals from high school … [Read more...] about Be Inspiring
Oh Captain, My Captain…RIP Robin Williams
To never see his smirk again... Or be jolted by his laugh. In a cruel twist of irony, the man who made us convulse in fits of hilarity is gone too soon due to profound depression. Perhaps as he lifted us he consumed all he had, leaving nothing for his own nourishment. I don't … [Read more...] about Oh Captain, My Captain…RIP Robin Williams