Tip of My Iceberg

We All Need A Little Ninja

For over half of his brief four-and-a-half-year lifespan, Ryken has struggled with breathing issues. His folks have taken him to the emergency room numerous times, one of which required a call to 911 because his breathing was so labored. To see Ryken, you’d never think he was challenged with health issues. He’s engaging, effervescent, energetic.…

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July 8, 2019

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Freedom Isn’t Unrestricted Permission

“Do you know where the girls are?” I could hear the conversation with a mom who’s a close friend of my daughter Melody. Her daughter was with two other young gals, one of whom was my grand, and their whereabouts were unknown. “They’re in the complex somewhere. We’ll find them.” No panic. This was a…

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July 4, 2019

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Do You Know What’s Rubbing Off On You?

As a kid–honestly, as an adult–I’ve had a greater passion for sweets that contain chocolate, caramel, and anything chewy and melty. There’s a savoring in the slow melt-in-your-mouth sensation. I’ve never understood the draw of Ring Pops. I was never a lollipop kid. I crunched hard candy; licking it didn’t satisfy. It took too long…

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July 1, 2019

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There’s No Such Thing As Too Annoying

I’m at that point in life where I need to be mindful of building strong bones and remaining flexible. My Mom shrank three inches because of osteoporosis. I do some weight training, but I also do yoga. Some folks have issues with the practice of yoga. The mindfulness–or emptying of your mind–often confuses…

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June 27, 2019

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Papa Corn Holds Court

The adults were sitting at one table. Young parents with a plethora of children, all enjoying conversatio–apart from their kids. John had all those kids at his table. My husband is the ultimate Papa. Children gravitate to him like bees to flowers. His kindness, gentleness and good humor draw them into conversations which…

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June 24, 2019

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