My father died eleven years ago. Pregnant with my first child, the news washed over me in alternating waves of sadness and disbelief. My puffy eyes reminded me of an unexpected death, my swollen abdomen of anticipated life. As one life exited the world, another prepared to make his entrance. Death and Life Like tormented […]
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Artist Mama’s Dilemma
Bleary Eyes Coffee brewed Steal away for a moment Before the moment steals from you “Mommy, mommy! It’s not fair” Screams and tears “My teddy bear!” Ideas on scrap paper Now tucked away My words will have to wait Snuggles and whispers And boo-boo kisses The laundry calls So do the dishes Ideas beckon But […]
Low-Tech Summer Reflections
We just wrapped up our first week of school. When the kids hopped in the car on the first day, I heard a question that had all but disappeared for a few months. Can we watch tv? I quickly changed the subject by announcing a trip to get ice cream to celebrate finishing the first […]
