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An observer of this world who reads, writes and occasionally does arithmetic

The birthday present Henry Rollins gave my son

As a parent, we try to find the right words for any given situation regarding our children. As a Mother, I have always tried to dole out equal amounts of … Continue reading

May 14, 2013 · 28 Comments

Before the thrills are gone…

While at an art show recently in New Orleans, I had the good fortune to meet filmmaker, Brian Paul. Brian is the founder if ICOP (Inner City Organic Pictures),and his … Continue reading

May 11, 2013 · 16 Comments

Hero- Poetry month selection #2

April is poetry month and while I should have written something new for the occasion, I pulled this from my “still working” files. When I encounter people in the world, … Continue reading

April 11, 2013 · 38 Comments

How Netflix broke my 3 year ban on television shows

I do not watch television. I gave up the one eyed monster a few years ago because the programming was full of boring, non essential reality shows or if best … Continue reading

February 4, 2013 · 72 Comments

A few thoughts on raising a lone son among a tribe of women

My son would probably raise a storm if he knew today’s blog post was about him. No, I will not go into a Kathy Lee Gifford rant about how wonderful, … Continue reading

January 23, 2013 · 74 Comments

The Gap in the back of my closet

I read a post from a fellow blogger that spoke of remnants often left behind after a divorce. His post was upbeat, almost comical about the salsa he found in … Continue reading

January 8, 2013 · 50 Comments

Now that it’s a new year, what shall I do?

The new year has arrived and as with every year I don’t do resolutions. I do make mental notes of things hoping to accomplish and this one is no different. … Continue reading

January 2, 2013 · 45 Comments

I survived a light-blue Christmas

I survived the holiday alone and to be perfectly honest, was not too sure how it would unfold. I was missing family, friends and having to work which did not … Continue reading

December 26, 2012 · 67 Comments

Merry Christmas To Our World

The holiday season has arrived and in a few days (or depending on your time zone, a day) many people will celebrate this winter celebration, Christmas. One of the unique … Continue reading

December 23, 2012 · 53 Comments

It’s the little things

Life is a maze of possessions. We work overtime for that car, the house we think will make us as good as The Jones’s, that sparkly outfit we think will … Continue reading

December 3, 2012 · 41 Comments
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