Category Archives: Family
The Stay Home Order
Sarah had her last prenatal check up yesterday; from here on, it’s all virtual visits until she delivers. She went into the appointment fully masked and geared up in PPE (a couple of weeks ago none of us knew what … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Obsessions, Overwhelmed
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Guest Post: A Child’s Pain, A Mother’s Pain
Last Sunday, America celebrated Mother’s Day. It’s a holiday filled with sentimentality, cleverly wrapped in flowers, brunch, and Hallmark cards. But in recent years, we’ve become aware that Mother’s Day can be a painful day for many women: Those who … Continue reading
Posted in Body Image, Family, Holidays, Parents and children
Tagged Body Image, children, guest post, Holidays, pain, Parenting
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Rest Well, Old Girl
I woke up early today, and pulled on my black yoga pants and a plain t shirt. I barely combed my hair. No need to look in the mirror; It was not a morning for makeup. I’d shower after a … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Domesticity, Family, Memoir, Transitions
Tagged Cushing's Disease, Death, Dog, family, Goodbyes, Pet, Veterinarian
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What Does Polyester Have To Do With Playing Monopoly?
Aunt Effie was the trendsetter in our family. She and Uncle Orlie built a tidy brick ranch house on what would become the good side of town. She was the first to have a dishwasher, a family room with … Continue reading
Posted in Domesticity, Family, Memoir, Parents and children
Tagged Aunt, family, Ironing, Laundry, learning, Memoir, Polyester, Trendsetter
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The Quality of the Day 