I. Want. More.

I. Want. More.

I've described my mother as a "defiant non-compliant diabetic." She ate what she wanted, when she wanted, blood sugar be ...
Jesus said turn the other cheek. He didn't say I had to stand within smack radius.

Jesus said turn the other cheek. He didn’t say I had to stand within smack radius.

"so, have you spoken to them about their behavior?" That was the question I was asked after publishing my post ...
you see the big hat too . . . right?

you see the big hat too . . . right?

Ever try to describe the behavior of a passive-aggressive person to someone else? Inevitably, you come off sounding petty. And ...
step away from the puppy.

step away from the puppy.

Warning: Sometimes, emotional bullies wear puppy suits. wounded puppy suits. And when you pay attention to them, the whimpering doesn't ...
why I'm not your "fun" friend. issue #1: Saturday mornings

why I’m not your “fun” friend. issue #1: Saturday mornings

In my previous post, entitled "I'm not your "fun" friend." I said the reason I prefer "real" conversation over "surface" ...
I'm on a "reverse" diet.

I’m on a “reverse” diet.

That's what FavoriteSon is calling it. I'm trying to consume more calories on a daily basis. Sounds crazy. I know ...
desensitized.

desensitized.

I'm not one to avoid conflict. I've found that, much too often, constant unanimous agreement results in substandard ideas and ...
identity crisis. part 1.

identity crisis. part 1.

Eleven year old PinkGirl auditioned for Beauty and the Beast this month. Of course she wanted the part of Belle ...
Dear PinkGirl: don't copy me.

Dear PinkGirl: don’t copy me.

There’s a certain person in my daughter’s life, who if she allows it, erodes her joy. I’ll call her TheBully ...