My son is in his second year at technical school. If you know anything about his educational and/or personal history, you would realize how awesome that truly is. During his first year, he only attended as a part-time student. This year? Full-time... booyah! I digress... At 18, he is by far the youngest student in … Continue reading Cake by any other name
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Golden child
“I don’t get it. It’s just dinner. Why are you making such big deal about it?” “For you it’s just dinner, you’re the Golden Child.” “Not that again.” “When the ‘rents summon me to attend Thanksgiving Dinner, it’s not to enjoy a loving family meal together. It’s far more sinister than that.” “I think you’re … Continue reading Golden child
Proceed with caution
It requires as much caution to tell the truth as to conceal it. ~ Baltasar Gracian I need to write a letter. A letter to someone whom I dearly love. A letter which will undoubtedly cause her pain and sorrow, but it is one I must write. There must be tangible words that she can hold in … Continue reading Proceed with caution
Hair raising
Just as night’s bright moon cast a shadow across my fair hair, a howl rang out. Quickly pulling a scarf from a pouch, I hid my locks away from Luna’s glow, guarding against vigilant locals who abhor any unfamiliar traits. Hair was only black, or brown, a rich auburn, but not lacking all tint. That … Continue reading Hair raising
Country wedding
I attended my niece’s wedding this weekend. It was a simple and sweet ceremony uniting two young people who were so obviously smitten with each other. The bride wore white, and pale blue Keds painted with fireflies. She carried a bouquet of yellow paper flowers with coordinating button buds. The groom wore a black tux … Continue reading Country wedding
Rules of the game
I am a bona fide soccer mom and coach's wife. I've seen the game from both sides of the pitch, the good and the bad. My daughter began playing soccer when she was five. She’s still involved in the game, playing on club teams in college, and refereeing and coaching rec league games. My husband … Continue reading Rules of the game
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