• Random

    Everybody Clap!

    Even though last week was incredibly difficult, through all the tears one thing became blatantly clear: I have an amazing family. Losing our Gumpo so unexpectedly was very hard, but we all pulled together and supported each other through the week. And it wasn’t all sad. There were moments last week where I laughed harder than I have in a long time. Many stories were told, memories shared, and there was Princess Pea. My little niece is growing older and getting bigger, and in the process her personality is developing and she is absolutely hilarious. She is also pretty clear about what she likes and doesn’t like. And right now,…

  • Random

    Saying Goodbye*

    Last Monday I got one of those phone calls that you hope never to get. It’s taken me a week to be able to write about it, and I’m still not sure that I have the right words. But I find myself wanting to talk about it… needing to talk about it. When my phone rang just before 3pm, my fridge was full of food ready for me to make our lovely Thanksgiving dinner. I was sitting at my desk, doing nothing in particular when Peeah’s ringer began to play. I thought it was a bit odd that she was calling me right then, but I assumed it was to…

  • Random

    Book Club*

    A little over a year ago I wrote this post about girl friends. While it was just me venting my sadness over my lack thereof, the response I received was overwhelming and I realized that I was not the only woman out there who felt that way. Still, I didn’t really do anything about it. I met a few people over the course of the next few months, but I am terrible at trying to organize outings. I have never felt comfortable as a “host”, and I always feel like it’s my fault if people don’t have a fabulous time at something I’ve suggested. *sigh* Anyway, by November of last…

  • Our Story

    Chapter Fifteen: Party Time*

    It has been a long, long time. Almost two years in fact. Can you believe it? I can’t. I seriously thought that it had only been a few months, but as a friend continued to gently nudge me to write the next chapter I realized just how long it had been. I have to be honest–I was a bit hesitant to pick up a thread that I’ve left alone for so long. …but then I remembered the reason I started writing Our Story in the first place–it’s only been 5 years, and I’m already starting to forget those little details and moments that makes Our Story… ours. I started writing…

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    An Important Message*

    Bullying is abuse, regardless of age. Let’s all do our part and stop this senseless cycle of abuse. Children and teens should have the right to feel secure and loved as they begin their journey to discover who they are, whoever that may be. Thanks for this, Ellen. I heart you. xo