As mothers we soon realize that our babies were born with a mind of their own. They develop a food palate that often frustrates us. Picky eaters are the worst. Hairstyles, tastes in clothing and music can lead to spirited discussions at times. Their choices in many ways can leave us wondering if they cameContinue reading “Never Easy”
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The First Time
Not sure I have a favorite month. However, if I were to choose one, it would be the month I took my first breath outside the womb. December. The month the world and I first said hello. I’m sure it was cool and quite festive. Most people were probably in a good mood with aContinue reading “The First Time”
July -Then & Now
I don’t always think about this day, but today I did. July 3rd is the anniversary of my departure from my beloved island nation. Over 30+ years ago, I left the ‘Land of Wood and Water’ for the streets of the Big Apple. In my limited thinking, my world had collapsed. Everything that meant anythingContinue reading “July -Then & Now”
Never Fall in Love Again
🎶’And it looks likeI’m never gonna fall in love againFall in love, I’m never gonna fall in loveI mean itFall in love again’🎶 For some reason I listened to the lyrics of this song for the first time a few days ago. Tom Jones did an amazing job selling this narrative. One that many haveContinue reading “Never Fall in Love Again”
Through My Eyes
Today I am amazed at the number of pictures we take in any given season- yet they are safely stored in the ‘cloud’ somewhere. We hardly ever go back to look at them. We rarely ever print them. Question of the day – ‘ Where is the cloud?’ I treasure my collection of printed picturesContinue reading “Through My Eyes”
In light Of…
I saw this plaque in a store in St. Augustine a few weeks ago. It reminded me how careful I had to be with my time and energy. To not allow myself to be ‘drawn out’ from my place of peace. To choose my battles wisely. In light of eternity, somethings are not worth theContinue reading “In light Of…”
Loving- Risky Business
I just about 18 years old – he may have been 19 or so. Our college was small and everyone knew everyone. As a transfer student, I was new to the culture of this college. There were unspoken rules, traditions and behaviors that were unique to this campus. I later learned it was common forContinue reading “Loving- Risky Business”
Training Days
Though amazing, my high school was not for the faint-hearted. When my guidance counselor saw me for the first time at open house, she jokingly asked my mom if she was sure she didn’t want to transfer me to another school. She commented that I looked like an 8 year-old. Navigating a blend of crazy,Continue reading “Training Days”
Laugh a Little
It doesn’t take too much to make me laugh. I’d like to think it’s just in my nature. The people in my space over the years have consistently added much joy to my life. When I count my blessings, they are at the forefront of my mind. My days would not be the same withoutContinue reading “Laugh a Little”
Lies Revealed
One day a student of mine came in late with a tired look on her face. As she sat staring in space for a minute, I gave her time to decompress. After a while I asked if it had been a tough morning. She smiled wearily and commented,’ Miss, you wouldn’t understand.’ Smiling, I askedContinue reading “Lies Revealed”
Restored Hearts 