The journals: teens and twenties

February 28, 2013

Longtime readers may remember that I’m a natural-born documentarian — witness this array of journals that are in a Rubbermaid container under my bed. Each day of my life since high school is accessible with a simple lifting of a bin lid. Justine recently excavated some of her old journals, going back in time. I [...]

Perfect Moment Monday: Arms vs hands

February 24, 2013

I am raising the Bickersons. “Mom — he’s eating my cereal!” “Mom — tell her to give back my football!” “Mom — she told everyone I never change my socks!” “Mom — he got to pick the show last time!” “Mom — it’s MY turn sit in the middle!” Mom! Mom! Mom! Whether it’s a [...]

Advice for new adopting parents

February 19, 2013

BlogHer approached me about contributing to its Absolute Beginner series, and I gave my best advice to these common issues people early on the path of adoption: How to get through various stages of “The Wait.” How to get ready for your new child. When to tell people. What you need to know about PADS, [...]

Core, courage, heart

February 12, 2013

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we’re revisiting posts about heart for Time Warp Tuesday, the monthly blog hop offered by Kathy at Bereaved and Blessed. Kathy says this month that: “Heart” can mean so many things. It’s at the core (from the Latin for heart) of our physical being. It’s the seat of courage [...]

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