We’re regressing. Don’t take it personally. I don’t mean YOU. I mean us, as a society. Sure, we’re smart, savvy, and incredibly educated. We build machines to build machines to do things for us. We are advancing technologically at lightning speed, of that there is no doubt. Quantum computing and quantum cryptography are a thing…
The Absent-Minded Professor
So, here’s the thing, and it’s likely a ‘thing’ most parental units go through. My spawn, my Connor, my boy … without exaggeration or motherly boasting, he is truly one of THE smartest people I know. (He’s also pretty handsome.) “Ya, ya, you’re his mom, of course you’re going to do nothing but shout to…
That Thankful Feeling
Yesterday was Thanksgiving here in the Great White North. A time for turkey and stuffing, family and photos, blessings and thanks. It’s just me and the boy, and he doesn’t like turkey (what kind of monster is he?) – nor does he like stuffing or cranberry anything (he’s human, I swear). Part of me missed…
When Faced with a Two-Faced Friendship
Anyone that knows me is certain of three things. 1 – When it comes to friendship, I do not give up or let go easily. 2 – I say it like it is. If you want my opinion expect it to be honest, but kind, with only good intentions at the core. and 3 –…
Weekend Flash – September 28, 2018
Welcome to the inaugural Weekend Flash! Woot woot! Remember, your 250-300 word blurb is inspired by the prompt below. You have till Sunday at 8pm EST to complete your blurbs! It is a “weekend” flash, after all! If you’re posting your lovely on social media, please be sure to tag me or leave a comment…
Connor in the Kitchen – Confetti Cookies!
In this crazy, hectic thing we call life there seems to be an ever-present challenge to find more time in our schedules, to do things faster, easier. As a single mom to the cutest kid ever (obvious bias here, folks…just go with it), Lord knows I’m always on the lookout for shortcuts. Last year, at…
Hungry, Hungry Brains
So. Our brains. They’re pretty cool, right? They are one of the most complex (and one of the largest) organs in our pretty little bodies. They help us think and move, breathe and sleep, balance, coordinate, and understand. They are also the recipient of countless headaches. Ow. Our brains do so much for us (basically keeping us…
Tsk Tsk!
Have you ever felt unfairly judged because of something you did or said? I have, and somewhat recently, too. It was over something so incredibly benign the comments I received should never have even left this individual’s lips. Now, you’re probably wondering what the deal was. I told a co-worker I was seeing the same…
Cereal for Dinner
A day with the spawn sometimes goes a little something like this. Get out of bed and wake him up Get ready for work; wake him up again Take the dog out for his morning lawn-watering and fertilizing; come back to find him STILL in bed Take a deep, meditative breath; pull the blankets off…
Tip-Toeing Outside Your Comfort Zone
How many times have you been told, “Oh come on, live a little! Step outside your comfort zone!” And how many times have you quite literally cringed at the thought? I have – often. It’s so incredibly stress-free to stick to the same ol’ same ol’. You don’t have to worry about potentially disliking something,…