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Flies on my brain

by Robin | Jan 5, 2009 | Fun Mondays, Life Philosophy, Mom stuff, Personal

Are you finding it disconcerting that Orwell’s “1984” isn’t so far-fetched? When it was published in the 40s could he have possibly imagined the possibility of a very real Big Brother (via satellite surveillance)?! I thought about that last...

A twinkling

by Robin | Dec 24, 2008 | Kids, Mom stuff, Personal

It is one of those moments you want to freeze and tuck away in a safe place to revisit when he’s gone. “Mama, will you lay down with me a while?” “No, honey, I’m in the middle of watching a movie, so just a kiss good-night.” ...

When words of encouragement hit the mother lode

by Robin | Nov 24, 2008 | Blogging, Favorite things, Great ideas!, Mom stuff, Personal, The Mother Letter Project

What’s the opposite of “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me”? For someone whose love language is “words of affirmation”, might it be “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can sometimes heal...

What happens when you “assume”…

by Robin | Oct 21, 2008 | Blissdom, Family, Kids, Mom stuff, Oops!, Parenting, Personal

On occasion I photograph happenings at my children’s school, and while I’m good at taking the pictures, I’m not so great at passing them along. The memory card in my camera has photos dating from Labor Day; some, I’ve previously uploaded...

Bittersweet momology

by Robin | Oct 8, 2008 | Kids, Mom stuff, Parenting, Personal

When a mother gives birth, a piece of her heart follows that child, taking up permanent residence. How else can you explain the elation she feels with her children’s success, and the ache she endures when they suffer loss? Earned pride in a son’s...

Homecoming

by Robin | Oct 6, 2008 | Family, Kids, Mom stuff, Personal

Finding The Perfect dress (GET!OUT!!) 90% off: $29.99 Alterations: $85.00 Silver strappy sandles (GET!OUT!!AGAIN!!!) 75% off: $18.75 The Tie that perfectly matches The Dress: $28.00 Bling (The bargains just won’t...