Category Archives: Overwhelmed

The Stay Home Order

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Lynn McLean

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 →

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A New Year, A Clear Mind

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Lynn McLean

        I was reading an advice column the other day, and someone asked about the proper cutoff date for wishing someone a Happy New Year. The answer? Oh, about the time that most people have given up … Continue reading →

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Turkey Mummy

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Lynn McLean

Yesterday I went to three different grocery stores. Thanksgiving is next week, and my shopping list was ready to go. For everyday shopping, I almost always keep a skeletal grocery list on my cell phone, and browse just a few … Continue reading →

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The Moment Would Have Passed Me By

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Lynn McLean

I used to drink a lot of coffee, and if there’s one thing that a coffee drinker knows, it’s that you never buy a cup late in the day from the counter at a 7-11, Circle K , or any … Continue reading →

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Not Now, I’m Busy!

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Lynn McLean

Hi, how are you? It’s the cookie cutter, socially appropriate greeting. I say it every time I answer the phone…greet a friend….an acquaintance at work….a waitress at the local diner. And it has a cookie cutter, socially appropriate answer. Fine.  … Continue reading →

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