My 3-year-old daughter woke me up at 2 am tonight. Then again at 4 am. Then again at 5 am. She did this last Friday night too. Even more times. But last week she had a stomach virus and was vomiting. This week?...?This time is seemed she was just being spoiled. Your regular 3-year-old antics.But … Continue reading Toddler Antics, Mommy Needs a Nap!
Author: Gila Daman
Author of The Roadmap Ends Here: Entering Adulthood, First Comes Self-Love, Then Comes Marriage, and She Pooped, I'm Pooped!: Motherhood Year One. This blog is dedicated to helping you cultivate happiness and attain inner peace.
Super Bowl Hangover: Lessons from Tom Brady
Last week I was on the fence about rooting for Tom Brady or not. After all, give someone else a chance, right? Then I had a conversation with a beloved relative of mine that made me shift mindsets. She said that growing up, Brady wasn't the best; that it was hard work, diligence, and perseverance … Continue reading Super Bowl Hangover: Lessons from Tom Brady
Wonder Woman: Journey Toward Self-Reliance
Spoiler alert: Contains information about Wonder Woman 1984. In the recent Wonder Woman sequel Diana Prince was sulking for 40 years, unable to move on from the loss of her beloved. I don’t want to even begin to put myself in her shoes for this tragic loss. The aspect I want to focus on is how … Continue reading Wonder Woman: Journey Toward Self-Reliance
Early Voting, Covid Tests
Early voting Covid tests Working mama With no rest Closer to the edge But not of glory Stress, pressure, fear Tells a different story Hasn't my week been hard enough On call Sunday evening was so tough Indulged my kid when I got home Slept crappily that night again, like a drone— Got up the next … Continue reading Early Voting, Covid Tests
Working Mama’s Prayer
A Psalm to the L-rd Weary are my eyes and downtrodden is my soul Day after day I toil to bring home daily bread Sit in gnarled posture, slaving away on me computer A thirst for money, for financial security. For affording a comfortable life. Nevertheless my heart aches For the time when I can … Continue reading Working Mama’s Prayer
Day Off—Christmas Eve
Merry Christmas to those who celebrate. Work gave me off but our family is Jewish so I don't have to cook a big feast today. Instead, I am using my time off to relax. Although I do appreciate all the Christmas lights and festivities abounding around me. Every year they are beautiful and heartwarming, as … Continue reading Day Off—Christmas Eve
UnSettled
What can go wrong? Everything All the questions marks turn over Start pointing fingers at me Their hooks grab me by the neck I can't breathe Doubt and failure is all I see Do you follow me? Of course you don't There's only room in this tunnel for one Living life with my brain is the … Continue reading UnSettled
Hanukkah Lights
The aftermath of the story of Hanukkah (aka the Festival of Lights) is controversial. Hanukkah commemorates how the Maccabees defeated the Greek-Syrian army and regained control over the Second Temple which the Greek-Syrian oppressors had taken over and used to serve their gods. The miracle of Hanukkah was the victory of the Maccabees over the … Continue reading Hanukkah Lights
Power Outage and Parshat Lech Lecha
What does Parshat Lech Lecha have to do with a power outage? This seems more like a Noach sort of situation. Having recently listened to a talk by my high school teacher Rabbi Shmuel Greenberg (may he have a full and speedy recovery), I found a connection. Rabbi Greenberg, teaching the Maharal commentary, said the … Continue reading Power Outage and Parshat Lech Lecha
The Last Hurrah
Gliding Soaring Entire being pouring— Out Twirling Twisting Floating Spinning Thrill seeking Curiosity peaking Dancing Prancing Sunlit Romancing ... The last hurrah of a leaf. The journey of a leaf, no longer alive. It falls to the ground, blown by the wind, gracefully pirouetting in the air, until it hits the ground and joins its … Continue reading The Last Hurrah
