I am a freelance writer, community activist and volunteer. A former social worker and child and family counselor with over 15 years of experience in mental and behavioral health. I am also a crochet fanatic and love walking and yoga.
So amazing to have Sam home for the break. He is in NYC with his Dad this weekend to run a 1/2 marathon, then home overnight, and back to school. So beautiful, my beautiful boy. Always a blessing to have him, happy and proud to see him off into the world but a little … More He’s back off to school, I’m happy and just a little sad.
But the lack of change is stagnation and that is worse, it is certain death. There are some changes on the horizon in the life of our family and in Sam’s life at Hampshire. But I’ll take a chance on change, and with it hope. Especially since fighting the change would be futile.
I have a temper, butI have gotten better in recent years I believe. Menopause has sort of ramped it up again I think. Though it’s not really fair to blame it on that. I yelled at my daughter this morning, and I just can’t get it out of my head. All the parenting advice, yelling … More Some good, some bad and some truly ugly 😦
After doing it for over a year I’m still not entirely certain, and from what I’ve read that’s not the usual way to go about things. But I hate following rules and I’m not usual. I don’t want to rant, judge, preach or preen. As silly as it sounds I just want to share, laugh, … More What is this blog about? Open your eyes and see 😉
I’ve been doing this blog over a year and it is a real learning experience. For the first time I looked at other blogs, I mean really looked. Especially at ones that are like mine. About family, about life, about fun. Trying to be a good person and do cool stuff. HELLOOOOO! One, there … More Happy 2019 to everyone! New Year, New Look, New Appreciation!
Sam came back for the Holidays, as you can see in the picture from “Amazing Holidays” post. He survived the first semester, got some great evaluations and then waiting for some others still. He said the best part was finding people and making friends. Super cool having him home. He is training with Andy and … More OMG! I never even said anything but Sam returned home from college and it’s been GREAT!
Sophie and I are learning French, so cool, only a few weeks now. We planned a trip to Belgium for this summer then backed off that when we calculated coasts 🙂 But we will save, do some real planning and pick another good time. Meanwhile we have joined the Alliance Francaise in Philadelphia. We will … More Sophie and I are learning French!
We were at our Cabin, tuned out from the world and into each other. I love that we can’t get any cell service or anything there. It’s just reading, playing games, eating and other such activities. So wonderful, a great way to celebrate the Holidays and each other.
That’s right our baby boy. Love you very much Samuel Arnold, and Happy Birthday!
Loved seeing the Rhythm in Motion Dance Company’s cast put on a classic and inspiring performance of Tchikovsky’s Nutcracker. So proud of our beautiful ballerina, astounding, bravisima ! I am in awe of my baby girl and her skill, power and grace!
