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“Her” Story – An Outsider Sharing a Moment with Strangers
“Her” Story – An Outsider Sharing a Moment with Strangers
“Her” Story – An Outsider Sharing a Moment with Strangers
A crowd gathered, so many people they were almost smushed, inside the small corner they had claimed in the hospital waiting room. Some were clearly family. You could tell by the obvious resemblance. One woman introduced herself as "her" co-worker. I still don't know who "she" is, but as I sat in the surgery waiting room this week, waiting for news on my loved one, I listened in
The Year of No Resolutions
The Year of No Resolutions
The Year of No Resolutions
My social media feeds are full of everybody's new year's resolutions. My email in-box is overflowing with tips and products to help anyone achieve any goal, from the 10 resolutions for the fiscally savvy to celebrity slim-down secrets. Whatever about me needs changing, help is just a click away.
Through My Child’s Eyes
Through My Child’s Eyes
Through My Child’s Eyes
This week, I am absolutely digging this story posted on the Huffington Post parents feed. It's all about the way one family told their son he has Down syndrome. I love how the kid just basically shrugs his shoulders and goes on about his day, the weight of what his parents had known for so long having absolutely no impact.
Snack Pak 4 Kids Serving 3800 Children in the Texas Panhandle – Here’s How You Can Help
Snack Pak 4 Kids Serving 3800 Children in the Texas Panhandle – Here’s How You Can Help
Snack Pak 4 Kids Serving 3800 Children in the Texas Panhandle – Here’s How You Can Help
While working on a freelance writing project this week, I learned something that is kind of shocking to me. There are children at every school in Amarillo going hungry on the weekends. Every school. Even in the "upscale" neighborhoods. Even in your neighborhood. Sometimes, I am guilty of living in my happy little bubble of oblivion. This is one of those times. I literally had no idea. Ce
Mommy Blogger April B – The Birds and Bees
Mommy Blogger April B – The Birds and Bees
Mommy Blogger April B – The Birds and Bees
My advice to new parents: decide NOW how you will teach your child about biology and the birds and the bees and allllll  that. Don't think, "Oh, I've got a good ten years or so before I that topic comes up." I did that. Don't make that mistake...
Mommy Blogger Jess C. – Raising Boys
Mommy Blogger Jess C. – Raising Boys
Mommy Blogger Jess C. – Raising Boys
Raising boys while being a female is difficult.  I just don’t understand the way their brains work. I struggle to get in there and make sense of what they are thinking or how they are processing their thoughts.  My oldest son, who is my biological and the one I have raised since birth has been the most confusing.  For years I have begged him to brush his teeth, take daily showers, wear clean cloth
Mommy Blog Jess C. – Too Sheltered?
Mommy Blog Jess C. – Too Sheltered?
Mommy Blog Jess C. – Too Sheltered?
As a parent I thought it was my job to shelter my children from the evils of the world.  There is so much wrong with the world we call our home, so many bad people doing so many bad things.  I keep my kids safe.  I keep them cozy in their warm beds.  I keep them away from all harm, but in doing so I think I also keep them from fearing the evil in the world.  They have never had to worry about the

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