Tag: bad choices
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What Does Clean Feel Like?
We have the incredible good fortune to have a massive sink in our kitchen. It’s been a source of fun for the littles when they come over–playing in water is a universal joy for tots. It also fits big turkeys which need to be rinsed, large amounts of vegetables that need washing and peeling, and…
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I Want What I Want
There are so many life possibilities for a three-year-old. They’re learning to be autonomous; they’re separate from their parents and can make choices. They haven’t yet learned that choices bring consequences. Cal is an outside-of-the-box thinker. Most kids his age are because they’re not aware of the boxes they’re supposed to operate within. Adults, culture,…
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What Part Of Me Do You Really Want To See?
I’ve had the privilege/responsibility these past few weeks to participate in meetings of a higher calibre than I’m used to attending. Having an opportunity to have a voice in these arenas was wonderful. I had to search hard for my professional self to make sure she’d show up. She wasn’t easy to find. It meant…
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When The Votes Are Tallied
Mid-term elections are coming. We just had our primary here in Central Florida. I voted. Quite pleased with myself, actually. There weren’t a lot of voters. The excuses were numerous. It won’t matter because this isn’t the real thing. The incumbent always wins so why take the time. No matter that it’s a privilege and…
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When A Voice Calls From The Pantry
Another grey day in central Florida. We don’t have that many, so when you string a few together, it becomes easy to air gripes about the rotten weather and how it puts a damper on my attitude. Coming home from work, I was really tired. I’d talked to a lot of people and engaged in…
Tip of My Iceberg 