The Human Condition
I was listening to David Shields, yesterday, on LiveWire Radio, on the way home from visiting with a friend. Levi was sleeping in the back, and the script had the cast trip into funny tales of reading and not reading the topics to discuss. David Shields recently completed a memoir on writing. He commented, on the show, that someone said … Continue Reading →
Children Misbehave When…
[original author unknown (to me)] Children’s actions show how they feel. Difficult behavior is often an emotional reaction gone off course. Behind every behavior is a feeling/emotion. Children who feel bad are likely to behave badly. Children who feel good are likely to be good. Children misbehave when: They act out feelings inappropriately (scared, insecure, sad, angry, excited, jealous, worried, … Continue Reading →
In Absentia
I haven’t written for a few days because I’m working on a longer post in response to a book I’m reading: The Defining Decade. If I had this book in my 20s, the decade in which it refers, I would have made some different choices. So, some people have noted that I’ve been quite whiny as of late in this space. They … Continue Reading →
Poetry
Yesterday, I read Levi Desiderata. He listened to the whole thing. Then, he queried, “I wonder if there’s a Lego poem?” There is. Here are three. Lego Poem Let’s build like high rated heroes Let’s construct intact with elevated egos Let’s build a house, a boat and a truck Tick, tock – knock, knock Lego is fun and it always … Continue Reading →
A Dream Not Deferred
See Langston’s Poem, here. Frustration has mounted. I am stagnate, in a rut. I cannot find the way out. I started looking over a year ago, but the trails I followed led to dead ends. So, what’s a girl to do? This girl keeps looking. Belief, purpose, a calling. It’s all very important to my existence. I have to feel like … Continue Reading →
Desiderata
I needed to be reminded of this amazing, thoughtful, poem today. by Max Ehrmann Go placidly amidst the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant; they … Continue Reading →
Just a regular update
I had a birthday. I was shown love through many birthday wishes and some choice, VERY thoughtful gifts. So, now I am officially 35. I’ve been saying it for like 6 months. But, now I can officially say it. I was told today it’s a rite of passage. I’ve written about how I imagined 35 before. I started a fiction, … Continue Reading →
The Impossible Work Life Balance
This post is written in response to a recent Anne-Marie Slaughter article, published in The Atlantic. It feels like this, often. Even when I wasn’t working (outside the home). So, let’s cover the things I enjoy first. I enjoy watching my son grow up. I am thankful that I was able to spend his first three years of life at … Continue Reading →