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This Is 55
After My First Mountain There is nothing to do except brace myself. It’s so cold. I’m so sick of this wind. It isn’t just blowing—it howls, whistles, whooshes, then slaps the side of the… Read more
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I’m not goint to make sure everythings perfect for everyone all the time
I’m in a car, someone else behind the wheel. Dirt road, narrow, steep, hugging the curve of the mountain, I can feel the drop below us. We park. There’s an… Read more
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Baby Gates and Dead Rat Monday
Close my eyes, baby gates circle me, try to look through the holes, can’t see anything, it’s all dark. My husband had a “shit night sleep” last night. I slept,… Read more
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Sitting Here (an impromtu poem)
I’m sitting here, Lying at my feet, Billy, Sitting on the couch Alan, Lying in their play and packs, Jack and Fiona, Hum, the fridge, the fan, the house creaks,… Read more
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It’s Sunday Again! Sigh, Smile.
Coffee. Studio time. These are the only two things I believe in strongly at this moment. I’m making the cup of coffee, studio has to wait till Monday when Ramona’s… Read more
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The worst childproofing I’ve ever done and my Boy Jack just won’t give mama a break
It’s 9:30am, Saturday. Fiona is asleep for her nap, Jack is not. I’m getting annoyed, we have reservations at Play Center at 11:00. Alan and I are planning to do… Read more
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Finding the Subtleties in the Chaos
It’s Quiet first, then I hear babbling. Make bottles. Now they’re quiet again. I’m searching for subtleties in the chaos that takes over my every day. The moment I pick… Read more
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Stomping on the Ottoman, Chocolate Jesus, and a not so bad PMS day with Twins who won’t give me a break!
“We are not going to open that second bar of chocolate.” I say to Jack and Fiona. “This is our last piece.” We’re about to eat the whole chocolate candy… Read more
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Just Be Present Today
Wednesday Morning 6:12 A.M. Babies still in nursery, I can hear a little babbling. Alan off to work. I’m drinking my green tea, toast with peanut butter and banana. It’s… Read more
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Tuesday, Painting, and Change
“MMM it’s good.” I say. “What’s good?” says Alan. (He stayed home from work today because of the rain.) “My Green tea”. I say, it’s really good. I put the… Read more
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Monday Blog and Cadbury Egg Blind Taste Test
Monday morning. 7:26 A.M. Make coffee despite my goal to drink green tea. (“Pre-cleanse”) Every step along the way I have an opportunity to switch; just pour the boiling water… Read more
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