I am finding it hard to write this post. I am finding it hard to do much of anything this week. It's been one of those weeks. But I am forcing myself, and bringing myself to share with you this one question that has been on my mind all day. And that is, who signed me up for … Continue reading When You Never Signed Up for the Fight
Month: August 2014
10 Insights on Invisible and Mysterious Illnesses
Just look around. Chronic illness is rampant. It's so sad. We're managing illness rather than preventing it. Autoimmunity is on the rise. We might be living longer, but not exactly better. In the midst of all of this, there's a subset of illnesses that I call "invisible and mysterious" that is surprisingly everywhere, too. By this, I'm referring … Continue reading 10 Insights on Invisible and Mysterious Illnesses
Our Lives in Only Four Words
Last Thursday night, my husband, the kids and I drove up California Interstate 5, San Francisco bound, late into the early morning -- kids fast asleep in the backseat. It took nearly eight hours with three stops. But we finally rolled onto my mother-in-law's driveway at a perky 2:30am. The garage door opened with a familiar hum against the … Continue reading Our Lives in Only Four Words
A Glimpse of My Stress Free Life ~ Not
So I am driving to my parents' house this afternoon. My three kids, ages ten down to four, are making one big raucous in the backseat. There's crying. There's irritation. We are basically a zoo on four wheels (and it's smelling only marginally better in here, too). There's a four-year-old screaming at the top of her lungs, "They won't … Continue reading A Glimpse of My Stress Free Life ~ Not
Why We Were Never Meant to be Stars
Like many of you, I was deeply saddened to hear about Robin Williams. The other day, I spent some time reading some heartfelt sentiments, tweets, and Facebook posts remembering and mourning this iconic actor. He was definitely the master of many personas -- somehow so convincing, relatable even in his absurdity. He was really a brilliant man. He entertained us greatly. We liked him. … Continue reading Why We Were Never Meant to be Stars
What You Shouldn’t Miss This Summer
Back to School sales are in full gear. And I think back on our summer -- these exhausting memory-filled three months -- and I wonder if I did enough of this one thing ... *** So my daughter, this four-year-old going on fifteen, loves to be silly. She likes to be the life of the … Continue reading What You Shouldn’t Miss This Summer
Why Every City Kid Should Spend a Week in the Country
I never thought I would miss having chickens hang out around my feet. But I believe the Hawaiian countryside has grown on me. And even on my city slickin' kids. Yes, it'll be good to have some relief from these horrific mosquito bites, but I'm sad to go. Actually, when we first walked into this beach … Continue reading Why Every City Kid Should Spend a Week in the Country
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