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
I Win At Being Totally Embarrassing
One of the predictable effects of raising children is that, as time passes, you find out that you have certain undiscovered skill sets. For instance, until your children become toddlers and try to test their boundaries, you aren't sure whether you have disciplinary skills. Then, the first time your toddler tries to stick an object in an electrical outlet, you quickly find ... 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
Cruising and Crap: An Unexpected Pairing
I just got back from a seven day cruise to Alaska and Canada and, frankly, I found that cruising generates a lot of awkward problems. First, there is the weird choice one has to make surrounding whether to participate in the bonkers amount of onboard activities. One day you are on dry land thinking, "Is it reasonable to go to all the way Costco just to buy toilet paper?" and ... Read More
Punishing Your Kids is The Worst Punishment
One of my daughters got into some big trouble for extreme sassiness and overall attitudinal transgressions this week. As a result, I lost the privilege of having friends to dinner and was forced to refrain from watching the movie I wanted to see with my husband. What's that you say? I should not have been punished on account of her misbehavior, which I had nothing to do ... Read More
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