I did the best I could to prepare him. Black pants ironed and hung carefully in the closet next to […]
Ready for Departure
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The heavy black suitcases are weighed and checked in at the ticket counter, destined to be the first travelers on […]
Sweet Sixteen
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She’s finally up — before noon, I might add. When you’re a teenager, summer birthday mornings are for sleeping in […]
College Bound
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There is a shift taking place in my life right now. As regular life continues to happen around me, I […]
Eighteen Candles
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Parenting. One of the few jobs that doesn’t necessarily get easier the more years you have under your belt. Because […]
Watching her Walk Away
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She tosses her school bag on the table and heads into the kitchen to grab her lunch. Just like any […]
Exit Interview
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I sit waiting in the small room, my portfolio lying on the desk in front of me. It seems decent […]
Flashback on Aisle 3
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I know it’s not him. Really, I do. I don’t need you all worrying about my mental state, thank you. […]
Driving Miss Crazy
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There are so many milestones in childhood that come and go, usually with great fanfare (at least when it’s YOUR kid). […]