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Category Archives: Honest observations on many things
The Middle… The U.N. Full Assembly
For new readers: This year we took in two foreign exchange students, known here as China (16, boy) and Denmark (16, girl), making our home the U.N. for ten months. Our youngest son, Little Man (15), represents the U.S. Our … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Christmas, Daily Observations, Hanukkah, High School, Holidays, Honest observations on many things, Humor, Life, Mothers, Musings, My world, Parenting, Sarcasm, Teens, The U.N., Women's issues
Tagged Canada, Chile, Christmas, Christmas/Hanukkah, college students, Denmark, Hanukkah, Holidays, Humor, Israel, Musings, parenting humor, school break, Teens, U.N., United Nations
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Countdown to Holiday Spirit: Oh Baby, Call Me Ho, Ho, Ho!
Spoiler alert: Family members– Do not read this post until after Christmas. Or, do not read the last paragraph. I can’t stop you of course, but I for one still believe in Santa, and I think you’d rather be surprised. … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Christma-Hanukkah Mission, Christmas mission, Daily Observations, Death of parent, Holidays, Honest observations on many things, Humor, Life, Musings, My world, Uncategorized, Wonderful Things
Tagged baby food, blog, Christmas, Christmas spirit, Christmas/Hanukkah, donations, Giddy with excitement!, Giving back, Hanukkah, Hanukkah spirit, heart warming, homeless, hospice, Humor, Karma, meaning of Christmas, mission, Musings, Pay it Forward, Santa, shelters, shopping
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The Middle… Have to Laugh or I’d Cry… Oh, Right! I’m Crying Too.
This will be brief, this will be brief… I swear: This will be that brief Middle post I aspire to. <– Milk running down my cabinets Slip sliding Away, that’s me (listen to the those words, or read them here). … Continue reading
All Kinds of Mayhem at the U.N.
Life at the U.N. has been one hilarious, exhausting, outrageous ride lately… Chaos, mayhem, loads of humor, abound. Personally, I am absolutely convinced that reality TV could not make some of this stuff up; it would be a ratings bonanza. … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Daily Observations, Foreign exchange students, High School, Honest observations on many things, Humor, Life, Mothers, Musings, My world, Parenting, Sarcasm, Teens, The U.N.
Tagged blog, board games, China, Denmark, Foreign exchange students, Humor, Monopoly, Musings, parenting, Teens, The U.N., video games
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Christmas with Mom, a Dark Wish for Santa (Writing Contest Entry)
As Christmas approaches, I lie beside my Mom each day at the Hospice House, and find myself wishing for one thing: peace for Mom. “Dear Santa, please bring my mother a peaceful death. Take away her fear. Please let her … Continue reading
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The Middle….These are a Few of My Favorite Things
Move over Oprah! Oh, right she did move over… right off into the sunset. No ridiculously over the top show this year with all her “Favorite Things.” So, here are a few of MY favorite things. This is the brief … Continue reading
Whose Nest is Empty Anyway?
Warning: This may not be palatable for certain college age offspring, of say, mine. While not intended to be a lecture… it might have become one along the way. Read with caution, but know that I mean it. This year … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Daily Observations, High School, Honest observations on many things, Humor, Mothers, Musings, My world, Parenting, Teens
Tagged college age kids, college age kids returning home, empty nest, high school, Humor, life after kids, life after the kids leave, mothers, parenting, parenting roles, teen years, ungrateful, writing
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TALES FROM THE MOTHERLAND 