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Ode to Girl Interrupted
Note: First: I am aware that this is not truly and Ode. I’ve used that title three times now, and all three have not been formal Odes. Whatever. Second: If you don’t know a lot about Judaism, there are … Continue reading
Posted in Awareness, Blogging, Daily Observations, Death of parent, Honest observations on many things, Humor, Life, Mothers, Musings, My world, Parenting, Personal change, Sarcasm, Women's issues, Writing
Tagged Conversion, Judaism, loss, mother-daughter relationships, Orthodox Jews, parenting, relationships, Tales from the Motherland, when kids choose a different path
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If a Tree Falls in the Woods, and Mom’s Not There To Answer, Did It Make a Sound?
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
Brain Dead… Take her off Life Support.
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
2012: Brilliant. Versatile Blogger x 2.
Well, if 2011 was tough, then 2012 it starting out surreally good. There is, of course the grieving… and trust me, that hits in tsunami like waves, over and over right now. But, in this wonderful world of blogging, that … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Humor, Life, Mothers, Musings, Teens, Women's issues, Wonderful Things, Writing
Tagged bloggers, blogging, honors, mothers, parenting, sharing, support, Tales from the Motherland, Versatile Blogger award
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Tales From The Motherland has been awarded the Versatile Blogger Award!
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
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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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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The Middle… Don’t call me Martha.
Today I ran into The Gap to quickly return something. One of the girls who works there, who I’ve gotten to know (yes, that often), and I were talking about some of the left over Halloween decorations in the store. … Continue reading
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