Ask yourself for one moment what your feelings have been on the eve of some act involving courage, whether it be physical courage, or moral or intellectual . . . what has happened to you? If it has really called forth courage, has it not felt something like this: I cannot do this. This is too much for me. I shall ruin myself if I take this risk. I cannot take the leap. It’s ... Read More
My Ears Need A Vacation: A Mother’s Story
“Making the decision to have a child – it is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.” – Elizabeth Stone. Many a mother has read this quote on a mug or plaque and gasped in recognition. That’s because it’s true! However, it doesn’t really represent the most world-changing reality that comes with motherhood. Rather, the ... Read More
Summer: A Melodrama in Four Acts
Me at the beginning of summer: Kids, every plan that was derailed during the school year is going to be executed this summer! We have all day to accomplish our goals and good weather! What could possibly stop us? We are going to take those swimming lessons and get your strokes down. We are going to craft ourselves silly because the homework load has suffocated your ... Read More