Momlettes

Children disappoint you, when you least expect it When you have let your guard down, and bought into the idea That you are lucky enough to have a good kid. One you can trust, and not worry too much about. Then it happens, in a little way if you’re lucky In big horrible ways...I guess if you were to... Sign in to see full entry.

If I look to the edge of what my life began as, it’s no wonder I still feel like I am lost in the woods without a compass. I started out taking my time to get here; perhaps I am a slow learner. Maybe that’s why I love Winnie the Pooh. When you are born into a large family, you become known for a... Sign in to see full entry.

Unrelenting Commitment Soldiers, mothers, fathers, postal workers, garbage men, teachers, marathon runners, monks, mountain climbers, lovers….God. All things that matter They take unrelenting commitment. Don’t they? The no matter what, where, when, how I will … be, do, show up, survive, love. This... Sign in to see full entry.

It’s such a big question and folks constantly ask it as if you can truly answer that in a few words. I want to say cop a squat and I’ll tell you for a while. There is this fine line you walk as a parent where if you want to talk about your kids you are bragging, if you want to complain about them... Sign in to see full entry.

The body that lies beneath the layers of this one I drag around now. I see it about every two years, when something external like a photo, drums loud enough to get my attention. It’s a war call of sorts; it awakens the me. I see that I’ve numbed myself with sugary illusions and starchy dares. The... Sign in to see full entry.

We really let the light shine through when there is an illness in the family. We come together and celebrate without the curt responses and the painful words. We walk gently, speak softly and love deeply. We put down our weapons of words. We listen a little deeper and hold hugs for seconds longer.... Sign in to see full entry.

Falling into place it is fun to watch Like snow that trims each branch. As beautiful as the first robin of spring Delighting you for a long stretch of time Like the lazy days of summers gone by. Remember the days that moved you To this place of a quiet heart. Where you didn’t need to question The... Sign in to see full entry.

I gave up scurry years ago. It went by the wayside as I aged. No longer did I wish to get my heart rate to a level that is only useful if I work out. It just felt wrong. The immediacy was usually not even real. It was a condition I elevated things to, as if I gave time a raise and it wasn't asking... Sign in to see full entry.

Jessie was given an assignment, to write about a hero, or someone famous she had met. I immediately thought of the fabulous authors she has had the pleasure of meeting, some more intimate than a hello. I’m curious as to who she will choose. The thought isn't even complete in my head when she lets me... Sign in to see full entry.

Moment by moment, hour-by-hour, day by day I would begin to tell the story of my life. Since the years are passing so swiftly To get a true glimpse at all the memorable times I’d present a slide show, snapshots of happiness. Photo by photo black and white to color You would witness the progression... Sign in to see full entry.