As I take sips from my first cup today, I am reminded that it is Monday. Monday's agenda usually sets the tone for the rest of the week for me. It is a fresh start on whatever might be on my to-do list and I have all the best intentions of checking at least a... Continue Reading →
What Is Child Support For? This Morning’s Rant
I'm not sure how this morning's rant evolved, but here goes. I've heard both sides of the argument about child support payments, from the moms and the dads, the custodial parents vs. the non- or part-time-custodial parents, but you should know that I am on the side of "Team Mom." Most of the time. When... Continue Reading →
Unexpected Gifts
I have been the recipient of several unexpected gifts this week, and it's not even my birthday! The first came from my Bestie in Nevada, who sent me a set of the new, trending, semi-cured gel nail strips plus a UV light, via an Amazon package. I was skeptical at first that they were as... Continue Reading →
There’s This Woman I Know…
Yes, it sounds like the beginning of a joke, but today I was thinking about the many awesome women I have met over the years, both family and friends, the ones who have touched my world and made it a better place. The list is a long one. Some of the names on that list... Continue Reading →
Two Weeks to Go
It's a reflective evening for me tonight, as are most evenings this time of year. Chores are done; my agenda is ready for me to leap into tomorrow morning. There's nothing left to get into tonight that won't take more time than I want to give it, so here I am, contemplating the upcoming holiday.... Continue Reading →
Another Week (and Summer) Coming to An End…
This summer is winding down, though one wouldn't know it by the temperatures we are experiencing. It's supposed to be 106 degrees on more than one day next week! I see back yard sprinkler play in my little grandsons' future, and of course for me, because I can't let them have all the fun now,... Continue Reading →
Father’s Day for the Mothers
Yes, I said it, Father's Day for the mothers. Today's meandering has nothing to do with being woke, prejudiced, or advocating for any specific gender; it has everything to do with being a single parent. Women who are single parents have to do it all. They play several roles and fill both sets of shoes,... Continue Reading →
“It just needs…”
The other day, my youngest started a potential car-purchase conversation with me that went, "...it just needs..." and after immediately telling him to walk away from such a potential purchase, I immediately zoned out and took a ride down Memory Lane with my late brother. My brother seemed to get great deals on vehicles, usually... Continue Reading →
I DO care, but I may not MIND
Years ago, I was married to a guy who had children from a previous marriage. I had two of my own and both sets of children were comparing notes one day. I overheard my daughter telling her new stepsister that she had chores to do. My daughter: My mom makes me make my bed every... Continue Reading →
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