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I Picked A Word And I Liked it…Now What?!

On New Year’s Day, I picked my word for 2014. I had seen others talking about it and comparing their word, so I thought I would try it. I searched for the word. Optimization! Optimization means…the act, process, or methodology of making something (as a decision, system, or design) as fully perfect, functional, or effective … Continue reading →

Announcing My 2014 Word!

You don’t have to look far to realize that today is all about new beginnings. You can see it while watching the tv commercials for Weight Watchers or Jenny Craig. You can see it in the advertisements for the gym memberships or the exercise equipment. You also see it while glancing through Facebook and Twitter. … Continue reading →

2014?!

When I stop and I think about 2014, it takes my breath away. 2014? It sounds like a sci-fi movie. A lot happened in 2013, especially with my writing. I attended my first writer’s conference, I wrote my first book review, and I was asked by others to share my writing. I walked into the … Continue reading →

Those Painful Words

I knew this day would come. I just thought that he would be older, tween years maybe. I hate you! I wished that you weren’t my mother! What prompted this proclamation? I asked him to read a book. I have been trying to add some academics to his days so that the return to school … Continue reading →

Time According to My TBP

On December 22nd it started. It was the first official day of vacation and my son was already worried about his return to school. We counted the days together and he was satisfied that we would have a long break together. His demeanor relaxed when he realized that it would be weeks before he must … Continue reading →

Way Too Much!

The build up! The count down! I can’t wait! It is going to be awesome! We knew that we had the perfect surprise gift for him. We knew that he would love the extra-large monitor for his computer! We couldn’t wait to see his face! He talked about the Nerf gun fight that we would … Continue reading →

Accept It. Claim it!

Life as a parent is a roller coaster. We feel the ups and downs and the unpredictability of the sudden turns that can leave us feeling queasy. Some days, all we can do is hang on and try to enjoy the ride. Especially, since we know that it will be over before we know it! … Continue reading →

This Time of Year

It must be this time of year. Today, I cried looking at my son’s Santa pictures. Each one fantastic, but together…they show how quickly my son is growing up. I cried as I watched the newest Apple commercial. You know the one where it looks like the teenager could care less and then…he really cares … Continue reading →

The Translation of the Holiday Letter

If you are a fan of Seinfeld, you will remember the episode where Elaine keeps promoting the fatigue-wearing Eddie from the mail room. Eddie’s ideas for the Peterman catalog were a little…intense. Elaine would take Eddie’s violent war images and wordsmith them to come up with a suitable ad for the catalog. Watch for yourself … Continue reading →