A Poem about my 3-year old son “You’re my love,” I tell him, “You’re my love!” he responds back. A perfect little boy capable of melting his mama’s heart with a look of his sneaky, twinkling eyes. My last son, last child, child ten for me. Before he was born…

Walking through a glass shop,  do you step carefully or push through?

A Poem Quick, kiss me goodnight I know you must sleep overtime will wake you early on Saturday, but I won’t complain though I want to. . . We’re busy all week life bursts at the seams a Friday night movie sounded so sweet, but I won’t complain though I’m tempted to. . …

An emotionally taxing day was made better by surprise mail You know how there are days that come as a complete surprise? You figure it will be typical for the day of week it is, but then a succession of things happen sweeping you up and having you reflecting on…

And it can dangerously lead to envy “I’m so jealous” is a phrase some people say without ill-intent. However, it would be wise to be mindful of those feelings of jealousy, even the ones you think aren’t harmful; jealousy is only one step away from envy. If we’re not careful…

I received a Facebook invitation to my sister-in-law’s upcoming baby shower today. Sadness came over me because there is no way I can go. My husband’s family lives in New Mexico and we live in Wisconsin. It’s a 21-hour drive without stops. We live so damn far away from family. …

The series was captivating and brilliant! — I know I’m way behind the times, but I just finished the last episode of the television show Sherlock. I don’t watch much TV, so being in the loop on the latest shows, movies, etc. is just not me. Anyway, after my teens kept raving about it, I finally started…