Everything changed. I looked at my phone and I saw the timer on my call counting up… and despite the fact everything in my mind was moving faster than I could register, the numbers on my phone continued to climb, unaffected by the chaos in the living room. My oldest and the middle child were … Continue reading
This could be the year of self-definition. As I look around at my world, it looks much like a sketch done by MC Escher. The only way to fully appreciate his work, is to realize you are not in control of the lines on the page. You can’t force the direction of the flow… … Continue reading
It is amazing that Sunday is here. No, seriously. As I enter into my 13, 961st day of my life, it is amazing that I am taken aback that this cool, misty morning has arrived. I am sipping my coffee, contemplating which of the roads less traveled I will take. Nothing seems familiar to me. … Continue reading
Despite being a debate teacher and having a strong opinion in most matters, I have never really been an activist. I’ve always thought I didn’t need legislation to make me equal, I would prove myself. I would throw it in their face and not only show how it was possible, but I would take it … Continue reading
“I don’t have time for this.” “I wish we had more time.” “There’s not enough time in the day.” However you want to put it, time binds us with restraints. We must prioritize our time. We must make the most of our time. We must manage … Continue reading
We all have our good days and our bad days… I knew, as I indulged in every ice cream sundae and milkshake, I would ‘pay for it’ after the baby came.. but the idea of vanity over-riding self-fulfillment seemed so ridiculous and futile. I can remember walking through the grocery store, waddling to the frozen section, … Continue reading
My father always told me I would “pay for my raising”… Never did I ever think I would have a little girl… just. like. me. She is only 2 years old, yet I can already foresee a series of screaming matches over what she can and cannot wear, her grades and applications for college and … Continue reading
