Randomness

Spirit

May 23, 2013

I sit in the car and watch her on the playground. She stands up and all of a sudden I see a 16-year-old teen standing on the stage performing. So full of confidence and fearlessness. There is something inherently “old” about her red and white stripped t-shirt. If only time could stop. She is a [...]

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Caps, Gowns, and Goldfish

May 22, 2013

Is it just me, or is a “formal” graduation from preschool with caps and gown a bit over the top? Do 4 and 5-year-olds really need to walk across the stage as pomp and circumstance plays and they are handed their diploma. As a parent, I am so happy my kids school doesn’t have any [...]

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Reclaimed

March 19, 2013

I have been struggling with this space. I find myself wanting to share less about my kids as they are getting older and many of what I could share could later be too personal. That and I hate to say–but my kids are pretty boring. I mean they are awesome and cute, but I can’t [...]

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Depleted

March 12, 2013

I’m feeling rather uninspired these days. I am super busy at work, coupled with uncertainty about my job and what it might be or look like in coming months. I’ve been looking for other jobs, but the job I want isn’t easy to come by and applying for the jobs I want take a really [...]

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Insanity

February 27, 2013

These photos sum up how crazy my life/world feels right now. There is employment uncertainty, the realization that my son will be 7, and a big tax bill to pay. Hoping it all settles down soon.