Success: The achievement of something desired, worked for or the gaining of fame or wealth. That’s the definition listed in Webster’s New World College Dictionary. Agree or disagree? I came across this word/topic recently and I’ve been thinking about it…
Category: Whims & Words
Catch & Release
I had a teeny, tiny moment of panic yesterday. (Coincidence since I didn’t write?!) I felt this warm, tingling sensation wash over me in the middle of the afternoon. Then came the tightness in my chest and these paralyzing thoughts:…
A Weekend Of Beauty
If there’s one silver lining to being quarantined in our house, it’s that it forced us to slow down. After all, there’s only so much we can do within the confines of these four walls. And I’m happy to report…
In The Blink Of An Eye
No one knows where it ends, how it may come tumbling down But I’m here with you now, I’m with you now “The Light” — Sara Bareilles This is the time of year when everyone starts thinking about New Year’s…
A Gift For My Nana
My paternal grandmother—my Nana—is in the midst of a battle with dementia/Alzheimer’s. It began several years ago with mild forgetfulness and has quickly progressed to an almost complete loss of memory. She has brief moments of lucidity, but they…
Somewhere In My Memory
We were dreamers Not so long ago But one by one We all had to grow up. When it seems the magic slipped away We find it all again on Christmas Day. Believe in what your heart is saying Hear…
Finding The Solidarity In Loneliness
Sometimes parenting can be the loneliest existence. You wouldn’t think so what with the constant activity that comes with having children. But when the chaos dies down and you have a moment to breathe, you look around and realize you’re…
Words Are Everything: A Collection Of Quotes That Move Me
Two things to know about me: I adore the written word (obviously, or we wouldn’t be here together on this blog); and I am obsessed with lists; I even write lists for my lists. So, I decided to put the…
We See You, Dziadziu
My Dziadziu’s been coming up in conversation with my kids a lot lately. It started the other day during dinner when they were eating chicken nuggets. My son didn’t want to eat his, so my daughter and I were trying…
I Am A Professional: I’m A Momma
I’m a big believer in signs these days. So, when I came across a recent article about a stay-at-home mom who has no desire to return to her managing editor roots because she believes her career was to raise her…