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Quiet Coyote
A conversation between a husband and a wife. Huband is working on the computer. Husband puts headphones on. “Honey, I have to take a business call for a meeting” – says husband. “Okay” – says wife. Wife walks into another room. Wife turns on a video and begins to work out. Wife forgets workout weights Continue reading
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Limbo
It has been six weeks since I left my full-time job. My sabatical is underway. I plan to take another six weeks before I decide how to move forward. I have been busy visiting family, supporting friends, helping my youngest son prepare for college, and doing consulting work for my business. But despite having things Continue reading
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A Man of Few Words
A conversation between a mother and a teenage son. Mother checks phone for text messages. Mother sends message to teenage son. “Hello, Son. Dad and I are enjoying our trip with the grandparents. I ordered a few things for college and they should have arrived. Can you check and let me know? Open the packages Continue reading
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Good Enough
Years ago, when Facebook was all the rage, I began posting on Facebook my life as a mother and wife. I received positive feedback for my postings, especially my take on the challenges of being a mom of boys, so I decided to create a blog. The blog was called Insanity of Motherhood. Writing the Continue reading
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Hobbyless
The other day I had a conversation with my husband. “I have a problem,” I said. “What’s the problem?” he said. “I’m hobbyless,” I answered “Hobbyless? What does that mean? Is that even a word?” my husband replied. “Yes, it’s a word. I looked it up. It is an adjective that describes someone who does Continue reading
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Lost and Restored
Today I woke up reflecting on the word faith. Not the religious definition, relating to a belief in God, but a trust or confidence in something. Yesterday I received news that something I hoped wouldn’t happen, did indeed happen. I know this sounds vague, but I am looking to protect the privacy of a former Continue reading
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What Would Yang Do?
My husband and I have always had a daily work routine. After I finished work, I would call him and we’d chat about the day’s events on my drive home. Several years ago, during our daily chat, my husband told me he had news to share. “Sad news, Nance. Yang is leaving” he said. “Yang, Continue reading
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Whoosh
Earlier this week I volunteered for my youngest son’s senior breakfast. He is graduating this week from high school and I wanted to voluteern since I’m not currently working. I was feeling proud of myself for offering to help and arrived early to help set up. When I arrived there were several parents who had Continue reading
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