I don’t think I could do a post on racism or white privilege effectively and so much is being said more eloquently than I’d manage. Though I do plan to share some thoughts and experiences eventually. That would constitute fair warning, by the way. But I want to ask my …
It’s summer and in my neck of the woods (literally, IN THE woods), it means tourist season. The road leading to my house is also the road leading to the main entrance of a very busy (and gorgeous) state park. So, to these tourists, I would like to say: Thank …
So I very rarely will utter the phrase “single mom”. It comes with a host of connotations, not any of them I identify with. If you’re not sure what connotations I mean, think: “his defense lawyer offered evidence of his client being raised by a single mother” connotations. Or someone …
I haven’t been posting as often as I used to. I started a new day job, but I’m not sure that’s it. I think it’s because the things I’m filled with lately aren’t really in the spirit of this space. And I don’t want to just come here to vent. …
What kind of Facebook posts annoy you the most? The Vague post– “So very sad right now.” or “Well, that didn’t go as expected.” The Brag without Bragging post– “On the best-seller list again!” The Ultimatum Post– “Comment below or I’ll unfriend you.” The Fire & Brimstone Post– “Show you …
I didn’t get it together to get this post done for Mother’s Day. But why let an arbitrary date stop me? And mother’s day in Costa Rica is in August so, really, I’m early. I’ve talked about the deficits in the mothering I received from my mother. But I’ve also …
