Tag Archives: change
Nonplussed By Fashion Industry Language: An Open Letter
The impetus for today’s post is this article here on Huffington Post. I get that it (and other articles like it) is supposed to be an uplifting, “we’re making forward strides” kind of piece, and to a large extent, it … Continue reading
Tap Shoes, Tiaras & Princess Barbie: The Contents of the Mermaid’s Purse
This summer we were lucky to take two vacations. The first one was down on the shores of Rhode Island. It was our first real beach vacation with just the three of us and we were all excited. Aside from … Continue reading
Mailbox Blues – Meandering Thoughts After a Week Away
Funny how seemingly unrelated things can make a connection and stir nostalgia in the wee hours of the morning. Part 1: M has spent the past year or so learning to write letters and her name. She’s getting pretty good, … Continue reading
Alone on the See-Saw: When Friendships End
The only danger in friendship is that it will end. – Henry David Thoreau A few months ago, I wrote about making friends. Now, it seems, I am facing 180° in the other direction on the sidelines of a dying … Continue reading
Prediction: My sun will (not) set when I am 74 years old
While out on a walk the other evening I determined that my life must be destined to end around the age of 74. How do I know this? Because at the age of almost 37, I seem to be going … Continue reading