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INTERVIEW WITH RON MEXICO: They love me unconditionally, they would do...
I’ve known Ron Mexico for years now and can attest to his easy relationship with his parents. Not perfect, but pretty darn good. What’s your age? 38 Are both of your parents living? Yes What’s their...
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Lifestyle
I’ve read a couple of local lifestyle magazines lately, mostly when I’m stuck in a waiting room. The first mag showed an advertisement for a local gated community. At the top of the page were the...
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The Fairest of Them All
My husband and I handed the kids over to a very capable sitter this afternoon and took off for 7 hours. Our agenda was to visit a friend in the hospital, shop for some work shirts for hubby, and test...
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Slumlord
Having a blog is much like owning a rental property: sometimes you want to be an absentee landlord. You hold your breath and hope the tenants don’t call about an emergency repair or necessary...
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Interview with Daisy: “She commanded a lot of respect in an effortless way.”
I never tire of hearing grown women talk about how much they enjoy their mothers. Even though Daisy was ultimately disappointed by her father, her relationship with her mother has righted a multitude...
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Other People’s Underwear
Can I get a IV drip of Midazolam until the election is over? Actually, I love Midazolam–it’s the only reason to get a colonoscopy. And screening for cancer–that’s good, too . . . I digress. It seems...
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Interview with Paul: I guess sometimes I’d like to do more than I can do for...
Paul, a tri-athelete and man of few words, shares his thoughts about how much he cares about his mother. I hope my sons think the same of me one day. Apparently, she’s flawless! What’s your age? 40...
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Interview with Gabriella: ” The only thing I learned was the Southern Baptist...
Ouch. That’s what I was thinking while interviewing Gabriella. As far as the perfection/cleanliness obsession goes, I’m a lot like her mother. I’m thankful for Gabriella’s honesty–it gives me...
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Twins
This month marks ten years since we found out I was pregnant. It would be nearly four months before we discovered I was carrying twin girls. I should have been suspicious when my mom, upon seeing me...
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Best Blog Post on Parenting
Best Blog Post on Parenting This post is the best I’ve read on how parents can maintain a sustainable relationship with their children.
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INTERVIEW WITH CAROLINE: “The sad thing about my mom is she has outrun her...
Caroline’s mother bears some similarities to my own, and I appreciated her candor in this interview. What’s your age? 37 Are both of your parents living? Yes What’s their marital status? They were...
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SNUGGLE DUTY
I took off with a good friend last week for a Girls’ Only trip to Savannah. If ever a town was made for wandering! On our tour of squares, we found E. Shaver Bookseller. While my friend had a book...
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The Only Song That Fits Today
By Stephen Sondheim, Into the Woods No more questions, Please. No more tests. Comes the day you say, “What for?” Please- no more. They disappoint, They disappear, They die but they don’t… They...
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Philosophy of Clothing
In the first years of being married, I ran the gamut from being a teacher, a student, a professional, to a full-time mother. I’d always been a bit of a clothes horse. I recall a whisper about me as I...
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INTERVIEW WITH CLAIRE: “As flawed as they are . . . if you speak truth to...
It was a conversation that I had over a year ago with Claire, 32, that sparked the idea for this blog. We share a belief that one day all things will be made new. Her commitment to bear in love with...
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Fast to Move
For the 2013 Lenten season, I have given up my two favorite night time rituals: sleep aides and sitting on my derrière. (It was an accident, really. I went on vacation and forgot my opiates.) What I...
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INTERVIEW WITH BUCK: “I think that’s one of the first times I’ve hit someone.”
As I reflect on my childhood, I wish my mother had invested in something outside of me that stimulated her mind and diverted her attention elsewhere. It was nigh impossible to establish separateness,...
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Far Away Memories
A few days ago, as I scanned my bookcases filled with titles that have been with me for almost twenty years, trying to decide which to keep and toss, I found this card and message. It was lost inside...
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Taking Charge
2014 is coming to a close, but I’ve been too distracted for interviews or posts. I started an exercise regimen and lost 10 pounds. I gained back six over time, but I am stronger and have muscle...
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Coins from Heaven
As I stood in the eternal ASA line in Atlanta last week, I heard a distinct ker-ching! ker-ching! Five or six folks turned their heads to see two freshly fallen quarters wobbling on the floor. Fifty...
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