We had an electrical fire last week that swept through our house like a great storm. An unexpected blizzard pummeled the Northeast, taking down power lines and trees. It was 2am when it made it’s way overhead, snapping an old elm which crashed onto our roof, taking the power lines with it. We awoke to [...]
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1 Nov
One thousand aaah’s : #1- second chances
Forgive me. It’s been ages since I have written. So very much has happened. Jacob is now every bit a toddler. He’s charming and mischievous and full of love. The Bear has gone back to school to pursue a career in nursing. Our “new” old house finally feels like a homestead. It’s rough around the [...]
17 Jan
Traversing the summit
Everyone has one of those fault lines. The dark crevass of our psyche where the “worst case sinario” seems to beckon, exascerbating our fears…when you have spent your life building things up, you sometimes get consumed by the idea that they can so easily come tumbling down.
14 Nov
Breast friends- Baby, can you get enough?
There is always going to be someone who has something you want.
1 Oct
What’s on Your Hat?
A man lost his way while hiking in Joshua Tree National Park and was rescued six days later. he kept himself alive by staying still and writing his last wishes on his hat. he wrote love notes to his family and children, in the event that he perished.
What would be scribed on your hat, if you wanted to leave behind something for your loved ones? What would you wish for people to do, to celebrate the life that you have lived?
16 Sep
Here comes the sun!
Baby Jacob is 6 weeks old now. Life certainly has changed. What an incredible journey. I hold this baby in my arms and I can’t believe that he is ours. There’s so many things about pregnancy and birth that no one tells you. I guess it is different for each woman, each child. [...]
28 Aug
Bed Rest Survival Guide
After six weeks on hospital bed rest and two weeks at home, I thought I would pass along a few tips which really saved me during a very trying time. Some of these simply helped to pass the hours, or relieve a bit of sadness. Others seem to have strengthened my resolve and helped to make our baby fit and strong.
27 Aug
Raisin?
I found an old raisin on the floor by the pack and play. At least I THINK it was a raisin…..
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