Have you ever felt like you don't belong - like you are the odd man out - like you stick out like a sore thumb? I have. Indeed, I often feel like that. It is not lost on me that I am peculiar...different...a curiosity. I recognize that my ability and desire to be "normal" decreases [...]
Tag: being authentic
The outgrowth of self-acceptance…
I recall the first time I heard Cheyenne exclaim loudly, "OH MY GAWD!! THAT LADY'S BUTT IS HUGE!" It was a few weeks ago in the car as we were driving down 13th Avenue. I was appropriately horrified. The only response I could come up with was, "WHAT??!!!" Yeah, so you know that is never [...]
Live imperfectly with great delight.
I have been a fan of Leigh Standley's work for a few years now. Leigh is the artist behind Curly Girl Design. I have shared her work before in my blog as it both amuses and speaks to me. If you have not yet visited Curly Girl Design's website, I encourage you to take a [...]
Role modeling how to embarrass your children…
I think sometimes I embarrass my children. Alright, alright - I know that sometimes I embarrass my children. It becomes apparent when they say loudly in public, "Mother - stop - you are embarrassing me!" It isn't intentional (well...it isn't always intentional)...most days my children are embarrassed just because of the things I say and [...]
The thoughts you take the time to share…
I love to read the comments left about my blog posts. I typically comment back to them, but with the events of the last few months I have really only had the time to read them. I want to thank all of you who take the time to not only read my posts, but to [...]
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