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45 minutes

Long story short: T (our youngest) was home by shortly after 5. Chores were completed well before 6. We had a great conversation this morning over breakfast about: Salary vs. Hourly wages, cash advances, credit, welfare, financial independence…. I can … Continue reading

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Day 1 of "The New Deal": I Am An American

An American CreedI Do Not Choose to Be a Common Man (or woman)It is my right to be uncommon—if I can.I seek opportunity—not security.I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look … Continue reading

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A new tradition! Love notes continued….

I have not always been a writer of love notes. This is a relatively new thing. After Daughter #2 moved out I knew things had to change. I read several books on parenting and in a moment of inspiration I … Continue reading

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Keeping the faith

2 Corinthians 5:7 “We live by faith, not by sight.” I can’t profess that my faith was great. I transplanted 4 plants that are taking over a flowerbed by the house. I put them in this pot and only one … Continue reading

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Once upon a fish tank

Once upon a time there was a fish tank that lived in the corner of a lovely “front room” in a home in Texas. That fish tank was home to many happy fishies. Over time, there were fewer and fewer … Continue reading

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Chore: duty, work, task

After all of these years of parenting (we’re 22 years into it) it would be nice if we could master the concept of shared responsibility for household chores. Before I rant begin, 1) I’d rather clean 1,000 poopie bottoms than … Continue reading

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A new level of discipline

I almost called this entry “Be careful what you pray for”. I recently realized I needed to include daily writing in my regular routine. This is my prayer as I transition from Product Development Manager to Writer. Shortly after that, … Continue reading

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A matter of perspective

Yesterday I found a scorpion in the bathtub. I took a picture because, well….because. I’ve turned into a nature photographer. Although a scorpion may not be as pretty and as enthralling as a fluttering, flittery butterfly, it is certainly a … Continue reading

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Two weeks and still going strong!

It should come as no surprise to anyone who knows me…I am a woman of many words. I am enjoying this forum as a venue for exploring different aspects of my role as a parent. If at any point I … Continue reading

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I. Am. Not. A. Frog.

Today, I wandered into the far back corner of our yard to dispose of some coffee grounds and egg shells (I’m a conscientious consumer – I compost). When I got to the compost bins, I found…a frog. A big frog. … Continue reading

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