Some stories are long. They make for long posts. Some stories feel long. And they are so exhausting that they make for short posts. This one is the latter. *** I have written so much about Valentine's Day over the years; I have written about love and gratitude; I have told stories of our past; Last year's post was particularly fun (and reminds me ...
Today, I took both of my kids to school. They go to different schools. I dropped my daughter off first. During the five minute drive from her school to his, I played this song twice. "Wrong About Me" (I am including a link to a live performance, but I also highly recommend that you check out the studio version). https://youtu.be/dFI-eR-VLHc And you ...
Editor's Note: You may notice that things look a bit different around here in these parts. Do you see that new category up there, all bright and shiny (and real and raw)? That, my friends, is our new space, Together, Ever After. Each Monday, I will be featuring someone else's story--your story--our story. So, as I have said before, send ...
I say that with no sarcasm, nor do I say it boastfully. I was a good mom today because I made myself proud. I have talked a lot about guilt, and my constant feeling (fear) that I am not _____ enough. In reality my life kind of went like this: I had one baby. Everyone was happy. I made innovative, ...
I just woke up and my skin felt clammy, a unique phenomenon for someone who is perpetually cold. My heart was beating quickly. My brain seemed foggy and it took me a few extra seconds to shake the sleep from my head. My hand was on my bare stomach. There was nothing there. *** Last week, I was out to lunch ...
I have shared before that I love listening to podcasts. What I have not shared is that this is how I fall asleep every single night. And nap. This is how I fall asleep. One electronic device plays the sound of heavy rain as a noise machine, while a podcast plays on my phone on my ...
This morning I wrote about the joy in life. I had a full day of appointments ahead of me, but I had to write this morning. I just had to. I wanted to send positive energy out into this world. I met a friend for coffee at a new place and it was so special. Before she arrived, ...
I realize that I am completely biased here, but I think that my daughter is pretty darn special. It isn't just that's she is cute (she is) or beautiful (she is) or funny (she is) but she is so sensitive and so wise. Sometimes, her wisdom confuses me, as I have to remind myself that she is, in ...
Last week I had two momentous achievements in my career as a writer: First, I had a story published on a very popular, national website, exposing my writing to thousands of new readers. Second, I had my first encounter with haters. I have been writing MEA since the birth of my daughter in 2010. Since that time, I believe ...
Today is April 1, which, for some people, is also April Fools Day. It is defined as follows: April 1, in many Western countries is traditionally an occasion for playing tricks. This custom has been observed for hundreds of years, but its origin is unknown. In my family, it has always been a totally silly day, and ...
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