Question of the Day: “How do I love the people I dislike?”

Since the actions at the Capitol last week, I have felt angry. These feelings of anger fuel my derisive words and dark thoughts. Each story I see only adds to the frustration and hatred of the people who had the desire to angrily storm and threaten our government. I feel personally affronted and I have…

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Single Mom Life: Ode to a Mouse

It is less than a week before Christmas, and we are being visited by a mouse.  Well, it’s probably more than one.  My BF says that where there is one mouse, there is an entire nest of mice.  Awesome. I noticed it the other day as I was going through a drawer in my kitchen. …

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Single Mom Life: Dreaming

I have been doing a lot of dreaming lately.  In my daily life. In my meditations.  I am dreaming of my future and I am dreaming about my past. The other night my BF and I were at an Ugly Sweater party.  He is about seven years younger, so much of the party was made…

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Single Mom Life-Am I a Fighter?

Another afternoon conversation with one of my best girlfriends went like this: “Well, I am really proud of you.  You fought back and you’re not a fighter,” my friend with a smile.  Her remark was in response to my son’s most recent IEP meeting.  I had not backed down.  I stood my ground when they…

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