One of the most powerful words on the planet is "mom" in all its variations - mommy, mother, mama, etc. - and in all the languages that exist. It carries with it a multilayer meaning that goes from biological basics to idealized characteristics. It carries with it expectations of unconditional love, nurturing, and guidance; [...]
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A belated birthday remembrance…
Yesterday was my mother's birthday, but I was so preoccupied with other things that I didn't even realize the date until the evening. Typically, I write about my mom every October 24th. It is my way of paying homage to my mom's memory and the gifts she gave me. It has been 11 years now [...]
Where is your mama Miley?
I must confess, I don't really keep up with all the entertainment news. Often, it is not until entertainment news hits mainstream distribution that I have any inkling of what stars are doing to themselves and others. As such, the whole Miley twerking thing was something I heard about only after it blew up to [...]
You’re not a perfect mom.
On Lea Grover's blog on the Huffington Post she portrays herself as a writer and toddler-wrangler. What a perfect combination. The world of parenting is rife with material to write about - material that so many folks can identify with - funny stuff, sentimental stuff, infuriating stuff, it is all there in the wonderful world [...]
What my mother left with me…
When we lose people in our lives it is interesting the things we hold on to. We may hold on to old photos, personal belongings, or mementos. Things that matter much more to us now than they ever did when the person was alive. It is because they are the things we have left - the [...]
Daffodils…
I saw a couple of skinny robins the other day and I was reminded that spring is officially here. Robins, shirtless runners, and tulips are the signs I most clearly identify with the advent of spring. Today while I was out and about I was reminded that there is another indicator of spring that is becoming more [...]
Holding up Marta Ybarra…
I have said it before and I will say it again - I am a fan of Fierce Girls. As such I must take the time today to hold up Marta Ybarra as an example of endurance, determination and hope. Tammy Swift wrote a great piece on Marta for The Forum. Tammy's story details Marta's [...]
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