by Robin | Mar 27, 2012 | Adventures in Germany, Advice, Beauty, Encouragement, Europe, friendship, Personal
Inertia Every body continues in its state of rest, or of uniform motion in a straight line, unless it is compelled to change that state by forces impressed upon it. Marienplatz, Munich, February 2012. Dinner is served! It's doubtful Newton had in mind...
by Robin | Feb 16, 2012 | Advice, Parenting, Simple Mom, Teens & Tweens
I'm embarrassed to admit it, and its truth pains me, but I'm almost certain the people to whom I've spoken most hatefully are my own children and husband. I've wondered if I'm the only one who does this. Why do the people I love most receive the...
by Robin | Jan 30, 2012 | (in)courage, Advice, Great quotes, Inspiring, Life Philosophy, Personal
Inspired by the eloquent, beautiful Viola Davis, during her acceptance speech for the Screen Actor's Guild award for Female Actor in a Leading Role for her portrayal of Aibileen Clark in The Help. "The stain of racism and sexism is not just for...
by Robin | Dec 30, 2011 | Advice, Exercise in Frustration, Family, Kids, Life Philosophy, Life with boys, Memoir, Mom stuff, Parenting, Teens & Tweens
I almost titled this the Taming of the Shrew…. Read on. You'll understand. * * * * * Company was coming in hours and he was giving up his room for their visit. Not because he volunteered, but because we told him so. Out of four,...
by Robin | Oct 23, 2011 | 31 Days of Parenting Teens & Tweens, Advice, Parenting
~ 31 Days of Parenting Teens & Tweens, Day 17 ~ In wee hours when bones rattled and patience grew thick because it had no other choice, I'd inhale her scent and exhale "This, too, shall pass." Every parent learns that "sleeping...
by Robin | Oct 22, 2011 | 31 Days of Parenting Teens & Tweens, Advice, Parenting, Teens & Tweens
~ 31 Days of Parenting Teens & Tweens, Day 16 ~ Now that we're over the half-way point in my series, I realize there's something I should've made clear from the beginning: Give yourself a break You're the perfect parent for your...