Category Archives: motherhood

I just sent Chad this video of two gorillas (don’t stop reading–nothing negative here) being reunited with the family that raised them in their early days before releasing them into the wild.  It’s such a cute video and worth a few short minutes of time if you are looking for something a little light and airy […]

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I’ve sat, starting at a blank screen, far longer than I should.  I’ve watched the sun ascend over the huge, thick clouds that seem to have settled in for the morning.  I’ve sent little ones back to bed reminding them that there is no earthly reason for them to be up before most of the rest […]

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It’s here. They’re here.  Finally, finally. After counting months and then weeks and then days and even today–hours.  Finally they are here. The dog days of summer are here. They obliged me this morning.  (Chanelle helped by holding her siblings captive.)  A rare occurrence for us.  All three in the frame and (almost) looking at […]

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It must have been around the time when I first began running. At least I think that’s when it was.  I was around 11 years old.  My parents got me my very own, very cool, stop watch.  By today’s standards, certainly it was archaic.  A large, rounded, black contraption with two big buttons on the […]

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I stopped writing for a time.  For a season. In my mind it went something like this: What do I have to say that hasn’t already been said? Day in and day out I scroll by articles on parenting, spirituality, health, fitness, politics, and world events.  Articles that tell me that I should do this or […]

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