Category Archives: Family

Not so much with the flowers, candy, and cards…

Posted on February 14, 2010 by attraversiamodarmaz

But this? Wow. This is a quote from the movie Captain Corelli’s Mandolin…never heard of it. I like these words though… “Love is a temporary madness. It erupts like an earthquake and then subsides. And when it subsides you have … Continue reading →

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My Nanny Chronicles

Posted on February 11, 2010 by attraversiamodarmaz

I think this might be less painful as a bulleted list. I hope I reach the end… I hope I forget one or two… I fear I will not. Here we go! Note:  the first YEAR – yep 365 days … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Cities…

Posted on February 7, 2010 by attraversiamodarmaz

Just around the bend, there is a church…past the Indian Mission, and up the hill a bit. My friend and I walk past this church twice each day. Sometimes when we walk past, there are limousines and a multitude of … Continue reading →

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Homeboy Industries, Inc.

Posted on February 4, 2010 by attraversiamodarmaz

I wasn’t sure how I would pull all of this together…and then a friend asked me one little question about what I heard Father Greg Boyle from Homeboy Industries, Inc. say last night.  His talk was titled, ” Tattoos on … Continue reading →

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Speechless

Posted on February 3, 2010 by attraversiamodarmaz

DarmaZ is not the queen of beautiful laundry flow. I try. I want to love it. I seek joy in my heart as I head to this room in my house… I pray for tenacity to get everything folded and … Continue reading →

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Perfect Attendance

Posted on February 2, 2010 by attraversiamodarmaz

Do you really need to be there, for roll call every day? Work or school? Is the award, the accomplishment, the dedication…a worthy pursuit? THIS teacher says without hesitation…nope. I’m certain my perspective was cemented with every shared birthday my … Continue reading →

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Thinking of you…

Posted on January 23, 2010 by attraversiamodarmaz

I found this video.  Odd combination… It isn’t about Haiti, or natural disasters. But what I heard was dispair. I don’t watch much news. My papers pile up. The anguish for the people of Haiti still sits in my heart. … Continue reading →

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Blind Faith

Posted on January 20, 2010 by attraversiamodarmaz

Things can sure get crazy around here. This dance the kids do…they each have this choreographed part.  They have written a part for me as well…their dad too.  Mr. Z is a bit more cooperative than I because he usually … Continue reading →

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Pretty Amazing Grace

Posted on January 12, 2010 by attraversiamodarmaz

unmerited favor… As I count my blessings, this concept strikes me quite often. When I am so frustrated that gritting my teeth is painful, the mantra “what they NEED, not what they DESERVE” gives me a window of breathing room.  … Continue reading →

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The Bless You Philosophy

Posted on December 7, 2009 by attraversiamodarmaz

Without fail, EVERY time, when I should sneeze, when ANYONE should sneeze, ALL of my children say bless you…sometimes multiple times.  This courtesy is a steadfast rule to them.  ALWAYS.  I did not teach this rule.  I don’t believe we’ve … Continue reading →

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