Life Transitions delves into the raw, authentic experiences of navigating change – from the tremendous shifts that comes with facing cancer to the subtle transformations of watching children grow into adults, and finding fresh purpose in life’s second chapter. These muses celebrate the courage (and humor) it takes to adapt, and flourish through life’s continuous changes.
When Your Reflection Says, “She Has No Style,” but You Pose Anyway A family friend once told me I had no style—to my face. Bold move, right? But hey, he tried to soften the blow first, like my mom saying, “Bless your heart,” right before licking her thumb to wipe chocolate off my face. Spoiler:… Continue reading Confessions Of A Mama Who Has No Style
Currently, we can’t laugh about politics. The squirrels wouldn’t find this endorsement a laughing matter. Okay, maybe we’ll let this one slide. The dog is pretty darn cute. But suffering? That’s even more off-limits to joke about than politics. It’s not funny or cute. We don’t advertise our “complaints” on yard signs—I vote for suffering—and… Continue reading Humoring Cancer – The Healing Power of Laughter
My daughter’s gone to college to start her grand adventure (gulp) without me. I took comfort that Brooke Shields cried, dropping off her daughter at college, and her daughter’s a sophomore, not even a freshman. But who am I kidding? I can’t look that beautiful when I cry. But Alex always has to be practical… Continue reading On Being A Doorstopper No More, Unless My Daughter Calls On Me!
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