Powerful Quiet

When I was a child, I can remember others using the “silent treatment” as a way to punish someone when they were mad at them.   It was an infuriating punishment that really didn’t accomplish anything……but then again, we were children.   I always thought it was difficult for me to deliver that since I…

Substance

After God gave me a little nudge to work on my craft, I have been participating in a weekly workshop complete with sharing pieces that are raw and unedited.   I find it invigorating and very therapeutic for my writer’s soul.    Our assignment this week was to write about something that could have been…

The Glimpse

It is a parent’s prerogative to gush about their kids.   They are our shining light and even when the tough stuff arises, there is simply nothing better than seeing your kids happy, successful, and thriving.   Bryce went through a stint where he really didn’t want anything to do with Bailey.   Between his…

Cliff Diving

So, today we are back on our regular schedule after several days of being “snow” bound, which is funny because there really wasn’t that much snow.    Ironically, while everyone else is casually enjoying their Monday, I headed to the store to replenish the stock pile of food eaten by my two bottomless pits.  …

What’s So Funny?

Well, I survived the snowstorm 2016.  I say “survived”  because I have yet to commit bodily harm to my family and we got maybe four inches of snow.   The last few days of home incarceration or “snow days” as people keep referring to, have been a combination of horror sprinkled with comedy.    …

The Art of Preparing

We all joke about when snow is predicted, everyone runs to the store to stock up on milk and bread.   This morning as we await the arrival of what has been described as a “beast” of a storm, I realize there is a psychological component to the need of preparation.   I heard a…

Weather vs Whether

So the area I live in is currently preparing for a large winter storm.  Keep in mind, the panic already resides within the majority of our community since we had three inches fall yesterday.   With that, our reasonably competent city becomes an incompetent mess when dealing with any snow amount.    It will show…

Anticipation

I have spent a lot of time writing about the fine art of navigating disappointment, anxiety, and difficult situations, so let’s talk about anticipation.    The song, Anticipation, by Carly Simon always comes to mind.  The art of waiting for something to happen.    I guess this topic floated in primarily because of the continuous…

The Stone Blocked Path

We have all been in the mindset that when difficult situations arise, we question “why me?”.   I certainly have been there.  Through the birth of a child with Down syndrome to dealing with a family member and their struggle with alcoholism…….I have uttered those words hundreds of times.   Isn’t it interesting how we…

The Defined

Yesterday, I begrudgingly attended my son’s football banquet.  I say begrudgingly because it is a four to five hour eating/awards bonanza and frankly, I like to nap on Sundays.  With that being said, Bryce asked me to attend and when your sixteen year old wants your presence, of course, you show up.   What I…