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The Power of Showing Up
I tap-danced on stage in front of people this weekend. This was the second time I did a parent/child class with my kid and the recital was this weekend. It was a good experience, although I’m a terrible dancer. I joked with the other moms and dads about being the worst in the class so…
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A Pet Puzzle
I feed my cat at the same time every day, within reason. I mean if I’m out, I don’t run home specifically to feed my cat. And if I know I’ll be out, I might feed him before I leave. But on the vast majority of days, he gets fed at 5:00 PM. You’d think…
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Is Santa Getting Lazy?
The past two Christmases I’ve noticed something. It’s not really a big deal, just a little odd. This is only the past two years, but the wrapping on the presents isn’t what it used to be. When my kid was little, the wrapping used to be clean and precise. Sharp, even lines and three or…
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Our Tree Isn’t Up Yet
It’s December 17th and we haven’t put up our Christmas tree yet. Don’t worry, I don’t think Christmas is a humbug or anything like that. It just shows how busy our lives have been since Thanksgiving. I’ve still been listening to Christmas (and Chanukkah) music non-stop. I’ve done some shopping. I’ve eaten candy canes. The…
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Winter Concert
Anyone who knows me probably knows that I love live music. Going to concerts might be my favorite thing to do. And I have to say, it just hits differently when your kid is the one performing. A middle school orchestra sounds as good as any world class symphony. OK, that’s an exaggeration, but school…
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Thank You, Jennifer, Whoever You May Be
Today is my birthday. A couple of days ago, I got a birthday card in the mail. An actual, physical, handwritten birthday card. It’s probably been twenty years since that’s happened. It was nice. It feels really good to get a card from someone who cares. It definitely made me smile. Then, I noticed something….
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‘Tis Always the Season
I love Christmas- the spirit, the music, and the joy it inspires especially in children. You wouldn’t be able to tell from my living space though. I don’t put up decorations because it’s such a hassle. And at the top of that hassle list is the Christmas tree. We had a rather ornate tree when…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month – What Happened to Mommy’s Boobs?
Seven and a half years ago, I self-published a short eBook called What Happened to Mommy’s Boobs. This is what I had to say about it at the time: A short time ago, a good friend of mine was diagnosed with breast cancer. When I asked her if there was anything I could do, she…
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Adventures In Parenting – Bad Words
I’ve recently had two interesting conversations with my daughter about bad words. I’m going to tell you about the second one first. She was watching YouTube. I wasn’t really paying attention until my daughter said, “She’s going to get demonetized.” I looked up and asked why. My daughter said, “She just said shiitake mushroom. YouTube…
