Category Archives: Awareness

Pinch Me.

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Dawn Quyle Landau

Note:  I apologize. There was a time, not so long ago, when I rarely left the house without my camera. Technology has made me lazy.  I even thought about taking my trusty SLR with me, but walked out without it. … Continue reading →

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If a Tree Falls in the Woods, and Mom’s Not There To Answer, Did It Make a Sound?

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Dawn Quyle Landau

Warning:  She’s baaaaack!  Sarcasm prevails. Snarky to the 10th. Kids, run and hide. Don’t read this, because I don’t want your feedback. Seriously. Deep philosophical question:  If a phone rings in a house, full of teens and, oh, let’s say … Continue reading →

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The Middle..Optimism and Magical Thinking vs The Mayans.

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Dawn Quyle Landau

<– Only Luke is hiding from reality around here.   No blinders folks. I’m way off in my posts… Frankly, I’m way off in general. This is just temporary though; read on… An old friend sent me an email a few … Continue reading →

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Brain Dead… Take her off Life Support.

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Dawn Quyle Landau

I uttered those ^^words to a good friend, the other day, when she called me to check in… as she’s done regularly since Mom died, three weeks ago today. Hmm, I know I will reach a point when I’m not … Continue reading →

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A Dick, a Tid Bit and FYI…Life in Blog Land.

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Dawn Quyle Landau

I fellow blogging friend, Mikalee Byerman, recently awarded me the “I Am Such a Dick… and You Are Not” blogging award.  Ok, freeze!  I can hear the groans, and snarky comments already… Yes, I am aware that it’s a questionable … Continue reading →

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Sound Bites from the U.N. and Baby Steps.

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Dawn Quyle Landau

It’s been two weeks since Mom died, and I am still trying to catch my breath. It’s strange how I worked on a sort of auto pilot for two+ months, working on the manuscript, keeping our house running, and sitting … Continue reading →

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The Middle…Chaos Rains, in a Shit Storm.

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Dawn Quyle Landau

There’s no doubt that I’ve been in the vortex of a serious shit storm, for longer than I care to add up right now…. Let’s call it a year and make it a full circle.  But December certainly packed the … Continue reading →

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Lost in My Grief… Oh, Wait! That’s Bed, Bath and Beyond…

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Dawn Quyle Landau

Spoiler:   Sarcastic, passive-aggressive bitch is back… temporarily. My mother died one week ago. Frankly, the way my household runs and ignores my state of grieving* smothers me in arguing and * compassion, it has felt more like weekS.  Emotions seem to … Continue reading →

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Tales From The Motherland has been awarded the Versatile Blogger Award!

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Dawn Quyle Landau

Happy New Year and something to smile about:  My blog was awarded the Versatile Blogger Award!  I have Vivian Kirkland at Positive Parental Participation to thanks for that. Having checked out some of the other blogs that have won this, … Continue reading →

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What Comes After? A “Stop, drop and Roll” approach to a New Year.

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Dawn Quyle Landau

There is only one thing for me to write about right now, but I’m not really sure what I think about that. I’m not sure what I feel, yet.  Mainly, because I don’t actually know, what comes after. After years … Continue reading →

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