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Midwestern girl who loves big city shopping (note - do not love high heels of any kind) * hate to say that first because I fancy myself a yoga chic too who is into feng shui and a minimalist life but it's just not all true!* I do forget to recycle* LOVE reading and music and most things crafty (the idea of them - very fickle and creative urges come and go faster than light or sound)* Grand chef and baker in my own mind and kitchen - love to mix and match recipes for a glorious new concoction* Gardening would be very successful - I have a flair but short attention span can cause casualties* True bliss is my home filled with three beautiful children (four on the weekends - an amazing Goddaughter)* did forget to feed the beautiful children lunch once when they were too small to remind me* can't find socks for all on some crazy mornings* I'm a learner who just can't help it...a writer in my head, and a college instructor for a half dozen classes a year* can't help my right brain optimism* been a foster mom* am a very grateful mom of adopted children* worst life moment: leaving the E.R. with an empty baby carrier* this is me...pretty much

Beep beep

BB STILL comes and sneaks in my bed in the middle of the night.  There will be a day where I go without sleep and fight this battle of helping him right back to his bed… Last night was not … Continue reading

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A fine, fine man…

The twinkle in his eyes gets brighter with each passing year. Watching and feeling his capacity for love just melts this girl’s heart. Never enough time to listen to his thoughts that run circles round my intellect in so many … Continue reading

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Waiting.

I HATE waiting.             but I try to be patient I want to know NOW.            but I will live my way into the answer Hurry UP already.            but let us savor this moment Maybe you could tell me everything … Continue reading

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Boys and Their Toys…

Gah! Girls, I just must wonder… Why is it that we are not obsessed with our nether regions?  Yes, I can say the word vagina, I just really hate that word…sort of like perpendicular…I don’t like the way that one … Continue reading

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Sheer Brilliance, DarmaZ

It is a rare moment that I render myself speechless. I like to talk. I’ve just done it though… Have you had this moment in time, where you stop, rewind what you just said, and think, “Really?  Did that REALLY … Continue reading

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Courage

I have been lucky enough to have many different positions in the field of education. I learned a lot at each stop along the way.  In between, some of the transitions were more pleasant than others.  Through it all, each … Continue reading

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Laying of my hands…

Baby boy. I hear you. I feel your struggle. I know the difficulty of dealing with the world each day. And so, Today… I am ever so grateful… Because before I sent you off to face the world You let … Continue reading

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Dream Builder’s Affirmation Alphabet

This was shared with me when I first began teaching in Kansas City.  My second graders would recite it every morning to start their day.  They spoke from their heart and with much feeling.  I can still hear them.  I … Continue reading

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Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up Without Dancing

Ok, so I like to dance anyway…anywhere…everywhere…all the time. My daughter and I dance all around.  This is fun…this is good.  For some reason, I think she would be ok whether she danced with me or not. Dancing with my … Continue reading

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The Morning Groove

Time for some sunshine… There is much to smile about round here. It is pretty tough to get MC out of bed. Not long ago, we started listening to this playlist I burned a long time ago… A couple favorites … Continue reading

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