My COVID reality has not been the norm. It’s been stressful, but we have stayed employed. We have had the ability to isolate for work and school. We receive medical bills and can pay them- eventually. All this may end because these are merely my current circumstances. I am thankful for a childhood that showed me different lifestyles, instilling in… Read More
Fancy Nancy Can Go Straight to Hell.
I wrote this several years ago after delving into craftiness to make Nora’s birthday party “perfect.” I never delved again. After this, I happily handed over the money to purchase an overpriced bounce house package where a teenager, with more patience than myself, led all birthday parties from then on. God bless inflatables. Enjoy. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ As all things do, it… Read More
Color Blind.
Did you see this episode of This Is Us? Randall is putting into words what he has been sensing regarding his race and role in society. He has a function that feels and looks vastly different than that of his white siblings and parents’ roles. Jack is assuring his son, Randall, that when he looks at Randall, he does not… Read More
Therapy and Baby Fawn Vulnerability
“How wonderfully you have grown since September of last year.” ~Morgan Harper Nichols Each day various thoughts and actions prove I am not yet perfect, but nonetheless this Morgan Harper Nichols quote resonates. Because my mind has grown and healed in so many ways since last September. Mental health is essential to happiness, and I am proud to say… Read More
All Things New
“When you are in alignment, helpful people show up from out of nowhere, everything happens at perfect timing, you feel as though the universe is arranging everything for you. And that’s exactly what’s happening.” -Jane Lightworker Replace “the universe” with God, and it’s my truth. The past months have been calm, even amongst regular stress. There has been no perfection,… Read More
Agape
I have always liked Valentine’s Day, and it’s not because of a need to be fawned over. Although, if you want to fawn over me, I will gladly accept your fawnery. For my family, it’s a day for glorious tablescapes adorned with tacky glitter flowers and Target’s fanciest dollar area paper plates and cups, and the joy it brings an… Read More
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