5 minute read all this shit When disaster strikes, we experience the initial shock, organize to respond, adapt, recover, and move forward. As time passes, we are reminded of the incident, and react emotionally to the memory. But that emotion swells and subsides. … Read More
4 minute read Passive-aggressive behavior is indirect, aggressive action. It often involves us manipulating people and situations to avoid having to directly deal with a person or problem, and it is most often fear-based, plain and simple. Although underlying mental health conditions, such as ADHD … Read More
5 minute read The following words are my feelings and beliefs, my intention is to spread inclusivity, so if you feel like posting something to perpetuate divisiveness, please refrain: I live in Texas. I love my home state. I loved and admired Ann … Read More
5 minute read I do NOT consider myself an expert on parenting by any stretch of the imagination, but I want to share something that I feel could be a pivotal point in my daughter’s growth. My daughter is 13. I have tried … Read More
3 minute read So, my ex got a new dog. I am so excited for my kids, and my ex. (And the dog, who is a rescue) Genuinely excited. For real. (That is the simple and very rational, “just the facts, ma’am” version.) … Read More
6 minute read Yesterday was a tough one. Nobody died, nobody got a scary diagnosis, no one lost their job. We have money in the bank, a clean, comfortable place to live, food in the fridge. Everyone has their own car with tanks … Read More
4 minute read Looking at social media today, I see a lot of kudos for J. Lo and Shakira for looking so AWESOME at 43 and 50, and for their energetic, sexy, and powerful performance at the Superbowl halftime show last night. I … Read More
5 minute read Has your child ever yelled in terror for you to come running because there is a HUGE spider – one they are SURE is a black widow or brown recluse – in their room and they need you to kill … Read More
3 minute read Think about a ripe peach – beautiful color, delicious sweet and peachy smell, enticing, inviting. Take a deep breath in through your nose. You can almost imagine it, can’t you? Ever been peach picking in the Texas Hill Country in … Read More
8 minute read Even with the best intentions, and an agreement in place, sharing custody of kids after divorce can be stressful, and there are times when I feel powerless. For someone like me who is prone to control issues, it can be … Read More