Mental Health is a popular topic, these days, not just during Mental Health Awareness Month . We all know how to be kind to each other and that bullying is wrong but people are still attacked. People still feel hopeless and sometimes, people still commit suicide. This is not a new problem. I don't know … Continue reading The Effects Of Abuse And Intimidation On A Young Person
Category: Mom Life
The Time I Got Scammed for a Puppy
I was a victim of a puppy scam. I feel like I should have known better but alas, my rose-colored glasses were firmly on my face. I’m not a total fool despite the fact that I have been fooled about dog bandanas and a job. It’s just that I have faith in people; even though, … Continue reading The Time I Got Scammed for a Puppy
Social Experiments And Its Effects
I felt like I was taking part in a social experiment today. You know, like the one where the guy takes pictures before and after he tells someone they are beautiful? I was heading into Walgreens. I was wearing a baggy T-shirt, cotton capris with dirt stains on them (thanks to my dogs) and my … Continue reading Social Experiments And Its Effects
The Transition Into Adulthood
My son and I were at odds a lot during the teen years. (Read about those here! My Son And Honesty…Or Lack There Of.) But, still I knew deep down, he loved me. I think. But, I definitely never felt overly respected by him. But, that was until I took him to the eye doctor … Continue reading The Transition Into Adulthood
Bestway Pools Are Perfect For Your Backyard
Pool weather is here! We were one of the lucky families selected to participate in a Tryazon partnership with Bestway! (Thank you to Candy at Geek Mamas for making me aware of this opportunity!) I was more than willing to agree to try out the pool, have a pool party and share my thoughts. And … Continue reading Bestway Pools Are Perfect For Your Backyard
When The Birth Mother Dies
My children's biological mother is dead. I only know because one day, I decided to be nosy and check jail records to see if she'd been up to anything. She hadn't. Because it turns out that after years of being worried that I would run into her with the kids, their birth mother was gone. … Continue reading When The Birth Mother Dies
When Compassion Backfires
When I was in my 20's and working at a day care center, they had a petting zoo come. Of course, I was thrilled. I don't remember the name of the day care. I don't remember the kids that I cared for. I don't remember my coworkers. But, I remember the donkey. The lonely donkey … Continue reading When Compassion Backfires
Sisters, Toilet Paper And The Monkees
Last weekend, Brian and I went to see The Monkees. It was pretty awesome. And during intermission, I headed for the bathroom. As I was waiting in line, I heard a woman saying that the bathroom was out of paper towels. Then as she walked past the line, she said repeatedly, to warn everyone "no … Continue reading Sisters, Toilet Paper And The Monkees
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