I recently taught myself to make wreaths. I was feeling anxious one day and got the idea that hurling myself into a world of deco mesh fabric and Halloween decor would make me feel better. And to my surprise … it did. Creating something simple with my hands forced me to put space between all those negative thoughts and emotions I was feeling and transform them into something … [Read more...]
Sunny Side Up: Chores
The topic of chores comes up a lot in my home. Maybe it’s because of the confines of COVID-19, but my astute wife has noted that I could comfortably live in a pig-sty. When she does, I remind her it could be worse; we could be stuck outside, where if the sun doesn’t get you, a gator, snake, or reckless driver will. Then, buzzards will pick at your bones. My wife sides with the … [Read more...]
Mama’s Turn: Best Day Ever!
My sweet girl recently celebrated her 17th birthday. We were supposed to have commemorated this monumental time at her favorite place, Disney World. But she has some underlying conditions that put her more at risk for getting sick, therefore making a fun day at the happiest place on Earth not a viable option. It is also why we made the extremely hard decision to have her start … [Read more...]
Sunny Side Up: Vacation
If you want to write something funny, it’s a good idea to think of something painful. Summer vacation sounds good. I’m on one. I can hear all my cute little nephews and nieces playing a game downstairs that sounds like a not-pleasant scene from Lord of the Flies. We decided this year that instead of going somewhere cool and refreshing, we’d go to the beach. At least … [Read more...]
Mama’s Turn: The Quest for Chicken and Waffles
Breakfast for dinner is the best! It’s a fact, and certainly not a subject up for debate. It’s indulgent and progressive. Eating breakfast for dinner is like giving the middle finger to society norms and expectations. Not to mention, it is a sure-fire way to gain major mom points with your kids. When my children were little and my husband would be out of town for work, I … [Read more...]
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