Obsessive thoughts that take over my mind Unwelcome waves of anxiety Tense shoulders Optimism is a thing… right? Forgetting to breathe Mourning the loss of what hasn’t yet come Yearning for answers not in my control Hesitating to make decisions Active imagination Neglecting other priorities Doubting myself and others Suffocating with worry Part of Slice of…… Continue reading Out of my Hands
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Packing
ProsConsWe are going somewhere “Yay!”I will forget something- without fail.By packing I can really evaluate what I own and how much I own and see if I have any gaps in my wardrobe. I can also make a plan to fill gaps/replace well loved things that are on their way to their grave. Also this…… Continue reading Packing
Band-Aid Please
Cut & Paste…Paste & Cut Spin, spin, spin, Scissors are not toys, people. Let’s not hold our scissors with the blades open. Then…Whaaaah! Well, what did you think would happen? Gotta love real life experiences. Whoops, I guess that wasn’t an empathic response. Band-aid, please.
Tick, Tick, Tick…
Do you really think I’m oblivious to your arrogance, hovering over me in your watchful way? Your hands wave at me so daintily, yet nothing I do will stop your incessant roundabout ways. You never stop or give me just one second of extra time. I really should stop focusing so much on your glass…… Continue reading Tick, Tick, Tick…
well… bad news
Your PSA to clear the car: the other driver didn’t clear ice from their roof.
It’s Almost Spring Break
I’m participating in the daily March Slice of Life Challenge #SOL22 by the Two Writing Teachers! It’s almost spring breakAnd my nose is runningAnd my throat is sore It’s almost spring breakAnd my daughter was tossingAnd turningAnd talking in her sleepHer nose is runningAnd her throat is sore It’s almost spring breakAnd two of us are sickFigures.
Mindful Memories
Part of Slice of Life by Two Writing Teachers March Slice a Day Challenge. I’m slicing every day this month. Thanks for stopping by! Mindfulness has become one of my touchstones. Something I rely on and practice almost every day. I came to it about 8 years ago, when it was still on the periphery and not yet the…… Continue reading Mindful Memories
This is a test
It’s only a test
Banister Pants
So thinking back on something we started during the spring of 2020, affectionately known as Banister Pants. I’m sure other families do this, maybe even call it this, but it was new for us. See, we* don’t always like wearing pants when we’re home, which was severely often two years ago to the present. WFH,…… Continue reading Banister Pants
Five Snippets of My Day
Part of Slice of Life by Two Writing Teachers! “I just got a lot of sneeze.”“Why do you have a bouquet of plastic spoons?”“I just wanted the little mushroom to suction-cup on the inside of the volcano.”“Please do not lick the glue stick.”“This lego Chain Chomp should be a kid’s toy.”
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