I was excited to listen to a Christmas CD I just received and popped it in the player to set a festive and worshipful mood for my work. Rob was outside in “Santa’s workshop.” The happy “trappings and trimmings” of preparing for a full house at Christmas were all around me. I love Christmas — … Continue reading Changing Christmas: A Midlife Mom’s Musings
A dear friend and I met for a long overdue visit. As we talked about our empty nests and the resulting changes in our lives, we both admitted to a bit of disappointment. We thought by now we would have accomplished more, obtained more wisdom. We expected to be all round more valuable, important and … Continue reading Don’t Buy the Hype — You’re Not all that Special
Dear Divorce, God hates you. I hate you. I’ve both shaken my fists at you in disbelief and cried in shame at your feet. I’ve alternately denied your presence and let your darkness completely define me. You’ve delighted in my accusations, anger, and sorrow. You know I find you to be a despicable enemy. You’re a thief who … Continue reading A Thanksgiving Letter to Divorce