Margaret Shear in Madness in the Midwest

Feeling like it ain’t Christmas? Pray!

Many fond Christmas memories hail from my childhood- which seems a million years ago, yet at the same time not all that far away. Well…

Margaret Shear in Madness in the Midwest

Oct 29, 2020

How to Not Lose Your Sh!t When the Sh!t Hits the Fan

Two days ago, just after nine in the morning, I received a phone call from the college I’ve been teaching at for nearly twenty years and I immediately thought it was another alert for a Covid-19 positive incident, be it staff or student…

Margaret Shear in Madness in the Midwest

Oct 9, 2020

Thank God It’s Friday and Other Pertinent Platitudes

I published my initial Medium.com article almost 6 weeks ago. I’ve sat down to write a follow-up, actually several follow-ups, many times, but was just too emotionally exhausted for keyboard clacking. The clichéd phrase “Put a fork in me…

Margaret Shear in Madness in the Midwest

Sep 7, 2020

Best Trio for Lasting Alliances

I was just sitting on my patio having a ciggie treat (yes, I know smoking kills, but thanks) and heard my neighbor’s car pull into their drive. The music emitting from the vehicle reminded me of years ago, trolling around with my gal pals, when a great song would come on…

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Madness in the Midwest

Being a good mom & role model for my daughter— after a wretched divorce — has presented serious and viable challenges. Every new obstacle presents another opportunity to find out who I really am... and there but by the Grace of God go I.

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