Words don’t come.

A lot has been happening for me and finding time to write is a challenge. Beyond this, sometimes, words don't come or I have too many and no clear direction in my thoughts. Then, there are times like this one today, when I have words but I don't like them. More children have died in … Continue reading Words don’t come.

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I’m pleading with you to be quiet for all the moms who can’t tell you how awful you’re being.

Years back, before I had children of my own, I remember hearing “I can’t believe anyone would do that to their children.  Who does that?  What evil possesses a woman to kill her baby?”.  I’m positive that person had no idea of the damage they did in that moment or the continuing impact years later.  … Continue reading I’m pleading with you to be quiet for all the moms who can’t tell you how awful you’re being.

Why I’m still voting.

Living in Georgia during an election year wasn’t previously stressful like it is now.  Prior to 2018, Georgia’s political leanings were fairly reliable.  I had a general idea of which candidates would win and what color Georgia would be on maps when it popped up during news segments.  I also knew from much earlier in … Continue reading Why I’m still voting.

A cup of coffee please, not a side of platitudes.

Gratitude has a place in all of our lives, but I don’t feel it is something we should tell others to have.  Phrases like “find the silver lining” or “everything happens for a reason” are not helpful.  When a person is experiencing distress, whether profound or not, those trite platitudes do very little more than … Continue reading A cup of coffee please, not a side of platitudes.