Collecting Pieces of Me

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Miss Nelson is Missing is one of my favorite children’s books. In the book, Miss Nelson is a sweetly patient elementary school teacher whose students take her kind demeanor for granted. One morning, Miss Nelson decides to employ her alter-ego, Ms. Viola Swamp, a strict, no-nonsense “substitute” teacher. The book… Read more

I am sitting on my friend’s couch. Aside from being super impressed with her complete collection of Worldbook, I’m falling in love with her cat. I think s/he is worn out from all the purring. S/he is obviously a naturally social cat although I think she appreciates me a lot… Read more

I’m exhausted. It has been an interesting week. I’ve learned a LOT. Mostly, I’ve learned how much I appreciate my family and my predictable, quirky, familiar and beautiful places, people and pets. Thanks for being so awesome ❤ Read more

I was just talking to my dear friend, Amy. After our conversation, I am so grateful for the women in my life. I am so VERY fortunate to know Amy and many more amazing women like her. Women who are strong and resilient and who are living gorgeous lives .… Read more

Thanks for the title, Jen! Holy shit, I have soooooo many viruses on my computer!! I had NO EARTHLY IDEA it had gotten this bad!!! I remember, before virus software. It was irritating . . . . . . .I’ve often wondered whether the antivirus software is worth the trouble,… Read more

Today, I helped to facilitate an ALSO training. ALSO sands for Advanced Life Saving in Obstetrics. The trainees were residents, mostly interns (new docs, most fresh out of medical school) who will be assisting with labor and delivery in the hospital setting. The trainers were physicians, some retired, who are… Read more

It’s nearly ten o’clock at night and I can still see several blocks down my suburban street. My son and I just returned from my niece’s softball game out of town. I felt something familiar while I watched her. The feeling was familiar and recent. Caden went to CC’s softball… Read more

I truly don’t deserve her unconditional love. She has my back in every instance. It is comforting to know that someone loves me as fiercely as she does. She is my confidant, my bullshit-meter, my protector and my biggest cheerleader. That’s all I have to say tonight. I am so… Read more

I am sitting at the kitchen table while my, VERY soon to be, 16-year-old mixes his own birthday cake. Earlier, my, soon to be 13-year-old decorated her store-bought cake and helped me to shape hamburger patties for her birthday dinner. It is INCREDIBLE, how independent they’ve become. This is always… Read more