...for getting my driver's license! I can't find the polaroid I took to commemorate the day, which happened to coincide with a kickass haircut that I got earlier that morning. Perhaps living in a different state than my hometown is a barrier to locating said polaroid. I wonder if it's where I saw it last... … Continue reading Happy 20th Anniversary to Me…
Tag: growing up
The Riches of Childhood
I often think back to my childhood and miss how nurturing it was, how safe I felt. In comparison to how daunting adulthood can be—when all the responsibilities lie on us. I miss the house, not only cuz it was safe and full of love, but because it was substantially bigger than what I can … Continue reading The Riches of Childhood
Young and Restless
I have so much I want from the world, from myself. This is the stage of life where I’m meant to actualize myself and when I don’t, it can be discouraging. When I visited an elderly relative of mine recently, it put my life in perspective. I have energy. I have physical ability, mental capacity. … Continue reading Young and Restless
Stepping Toward Myself
Unrequited Care You didn't know I was there I stood in the corner and watched Just stared All the things I wish I did All the thoughts I all but hid You thought I was nice But I was just a pleaser You thought I was loyal But I was really a non-believer No faith … Continue reading Stepping Toward Myself
Morning Musing on Mamas and Papas
My parents gave me the ingredients. But I choose at what temp and for how long it cooks.
Diva in Disguise
Diva in DisguiseYou watched as I headed to(ward) my demiseThe tears would have filled my eyesIf I knew but HOW to cryYou told me I took up too much spaceSinged into my soulI can't eraseDon't make TroubleMake sure you fit—in—I surely wasn't born to winFor every time I needed spaceYou said "Be Careful" Just in … Continue reading Diva in Disguise
To My Parents on Their Anniversary
9/2 - My Parent’s Would-Be 37th AnniversaryWishing my mom continued health and successWishing my dad continued peace and eternal rest (1941-2006)…………. A Poem To the people who brought me lifeTo the people who watered me as a tiny sapling—tirelessly, endlessly, till I knew how to stand on my ownTo the people who guarded me from … Continue reading To My Parents on Their Anniversary
Holding Space
When you wake up in the wee hours of the morning with memories of your father doing laundry and/or watching CNN at 3 amWhen your 3 yo daughter cries to you the previous day she doesn’t want to go to school When you cuddle her so tight And you can tell afterwards that helped her … Continue reading Holding Space
Declawing a Soul
Recently I was speaking with a veterinary nurse who told me how relieved she was when declawing was de-popularized. She told me they not only remove the claw, but the first knuckle as well. Being someone who is sensitive about my own body and grateful for everything it does for me (even though.I don't pause … Continue reading Declawing a Soul
Precious Grandma Memory
Placing cold calls at work recently, I pictured myself 20 years ago sitting at a long table with a row of phones reading from a script for UJA’s Super Sunday fundraiser. My grandmother chaired the event so I helped out in 7th and 8th grade. I can still remember the nervousness I felt calling complete … Continue reading Precious Grandma Memory
Mindful Nuggets 