Divorce

Originally published October 2009 When I was living through the first few years of divorce from my children’s father, I couldn’t wait to have the girls grown up so I would never have to deal with him again.  My first husband and I were married six years; it was a...

Mama Cooks

Originally published December 2009 For the last week I’ve been preparing for the arrival of one of my daughters and her husband who came for a five-day visit before Christmas.  During that time I have been planning for their stay by getting the house ready (got...

Clumsy Me

Originally published October 2009 Frankly, I can’t believe I’m still alive. I am the clumsiest person I know. Today’s mishap was just one in a long line of near-death experiences that had me grateful to still be walking the earth, or walking at all for that matter....

Chicken Bones

Originally published May, 2009 When I’m stressed or angry I get moving.  In the past when I couldn’t cope with a situation I would use my car as an escape.  I have changed locations more times than I can count and family members complained that I took up too...