Tag Archives: humor

One mother’s meditation

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

Motherhood is like a game of ping pong on a table that sometimes changes into a plate of French fries or a thermometer or a bad report card, and you aren’t always supposed to hit the ball (sometimes you are … Continue reading →

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A little distance goes a long way

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

I’ve discovered a wonderful way to get my children to do my bidding – I leave them alone. I don’t mean that I abandon them in the shady part of town until they’re willing to do anything to come home … Continue reading →

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A new way to walk your dog

Posted on March 9, 2012 by

I just discovered my favorite way to give my dog, Scout, some exercise. I heard him barking at something on the road, possibly a pedestrian, more likely a suspicious leaf. I called his name from an upstairs window. He sprinted … Continue reading →

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Not your daughter’s hula hoop

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

I don’t usually wake up the morning after a workout with a sore ear and a bruised waist. And yet that’s exactly what I did after my first hula hoop class. I’d heard that hula hooping builds core strength and … Continue reading →

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No tricks, no treats. Just snow and flashlights.

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

Clearly we didn’t learn our lesson from Hurricane Irene. We didn’t bite the bullet and buy that generator last month, didn’t react to news of the latest storm quickly enough. The freaky fall snowstorm has left 95% of our town … Continue reading →

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Who got the hooch? (me)

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

I am not a teetotaler, although I do enjoy saying that word. I see nothing wrong with a glass or two of something with dinner, and let’s just say I enjoy myself at parties. (Muff, behave yourself.) But recently I’ve … Continue reading →

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Retreat: to withdraw, especially from what is difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable

Posted on October 10, 2011 by

I’m happy to report that I did not fall prey to a serial killer this weekend. But I can’t say that my silent retreat was a complete success. I retreated all right. After a mere 24 hours, I escaped to … Continue reading →

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@#$%!

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

Yesterday I stupidly bravely addressed the issue of profanity with Gracie, my nine-year-old, when a friend sent her an otherwise innocuous e-mail with the F-word in it. I live in a glass house where profanity is concerned. Once, a few … Continue reading →

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Wild goose chase

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

Certain things can really focus your attention, really bring you into the present moment. Like being chased by a crazed goose. This is not my writing prompt exercise from yesterday; this happened. Today I went for a jog on a … Continue reading →

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Shameless (but fearful) self-promotion

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

For 14 years, I’ve made my living as a freelance corporate trainer and business writer. I’ve had some ups and downs, but overall I’ve done pretty well, with a lot of repeat business and referrals. Because of this and because … Continue reading →

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