Simplifying… me

Dickens’ classic story “A Tale of Two Cities” opens with one of the most famous lines in literature: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”.  How can we manage to have both at the same time?  When things are bad, aren’t they bad because there is no good?  And aren’t [...]

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I love quotes. 
 
When I was in high school I would often daydream of perhaps being quoted someday.  Surrounded by notebooks and journals stuffed with poems, thoughts and long, hand-written emotional expressions, I would imagine one day someone discovering this treasure trove of language genius, and then quoting me.  In fact, armed with my pen and [...]

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Stress is like an unwelcome guest that weeds its way into the mind and heart, inflicting fear and worry to an overwhelmed host.  It wakes us up in the middle of the night, causes muscles to tense, tempers to flair and jaws to clench.  Headaches, backaches, stomach ulcers and even skin irritations can all be [...]

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When Mama’s sick life comes to a screeching halt. 
 
Three weeks ago I decided it was time for Jackson to say “bye, bye” to diapers and “hello” to the big boy potty.  We bought him super cool pull-ups and made any venture to the bathroom a reason for a full-blown party, treats included.  He was catching [...]

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Most hospital memories tend to conjure up a host of negative emotions: individuals feel like a slab of meat on a metal tray, poked, prodded, and covered indiscreetly with a two-sizes-too-small paper gown.  However, whether it was the strong narcotics, a pain pill-induced euphoria, or simply the unbelievable amount of relief post-surgery, my hospital experience [...]

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I had nary a care in the world until it was pointed out to me in the sixth grade that my profile was the same as that of a large Greek man.  Then it was again reiterated to me in high school when I was called “Parrot Nose Hayburn” (this didn’t go over so well [...]

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What changes people’s lives?  Who are the catalysts for that change?  Do they know who they are?  Do they realize change is happening because of them?  What is their message – their platform?  Did they set out to intentionally change the lives of others?  Are those changes for the best?  What makes their message significant [...]

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I wrote a post yesterday.  I felt really good about it.  I edited, reviewed, and scheduled it to post this morning. 
 
Then this morning came.  Today is 9-11.  I felt convicted that I had not taken that into account yesterday as I feverishly worked on my post for today. 
 
I removed today’s original post.  I’ll re-post tomorrow [...]

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They say confession is good for the soul.  Okay.  I’ve got a confession to make.  Throughout the long summer months, the challenge of keeping my three little banshees from tearing the house and each other apart has been a major undertaking.  Somehow they have this innate ability to discover Mommy’s weakness, and daily, they zero [...]

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Once upon a time I was a model.  Try as you might to find a picture of me hidden in the pages of an outdated fashion magazine or in a pile of resume head-shots, you will only end up disappointed (perhaps) and confused.  Stating, “I was a model” is using the term “model” very loosely.  [...]

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