Statements of belief, free form.
Archives for 2011
“I Feel Beautiful”
I’m low on sleep. My back is aching. I’m worried about my kid, and the bills, and upcoming deadlines. Yet – I feel beautiful. Maybe it’s that surge of energy from the gentleman who took care of my tires last week, the unexpected pleasure of an act of kindness, accompanied by a subtle flirtation. Maybe […]
Take a Chance
When risk-taking takes a powder, what you’re risking may be a fulfilling life.
What Knocks You Down? What Picks You Up?
Oh, that real world stress. Oh, the physical toll!
Chivalry is NOT dead
Bump in the road? Who doesn’t encounter a bump in the road from time to time – or a string of bumps in the road? But here’s the good news: Chivalry is not dead. Oh, I didn’t think it was, mind you. But now I know that it isn’t. I have proof. At least, I […]
Bite Me
Two little words that are good for what ails me.
Waste
I threw out a perfectly lovely bran muffin last night. Or rather, it was perfectly lovely several days ago. It had gone bad. Along with a few other items I found in the back of the fridge as I was searching for leftovers. And I hate waste. I especially hate wasting food. Waste Not, Want […]
Sixth Sense
I thought it was over. In fact, I was certain of it. I have two meticulously penned grids that resemble handwritten spreadsheets. They’re taped to the fridge. There are labeled folders, one for each school, filled with notes and documented conversations, all neatly date and time stamped. I had polished off the highest priority item […]
Marching Forward
March 1st. Already. This is a transitional month, a long-awaited month, a count of days that will see an evolution from the biting morning air to warmer and more inviting hours. This is one of my favorite times of the year, and I have always found March to be aptly named. It’s a time to […]
What Ruffles Your Feathers?
Dirty laundry. Bouts of bitching. Ruffled feathers.