wisdom

  • What should we call February?

    I once had a second-grade student wise beyond his years tell me that Tuesday was the “armpit of the week”. I chuckle even as I write this. Perhaps that’s what February is…the armpit of the year. Hear me out. Once we come down from the climax of the holidays, January can sometimes bring the excitement…

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  • In 24 hours…

    …everything can change. You go to bed living your life a certain way, just going through your day as if nothing can happen to you, and then… Wham! Everything changes. I mean, life-altering, earth-shattering, changes. Maybe your address changes, your loved one is gone forever, or you break up with someone. These changes, my friends,…

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  • Self-Loathing

    I have a serious problem lately. I’m self-loathing to a fault. I was sitting in front of a mirror today while getting a haircut and I couldn’t help but stare at myself in pure disgust. The black tarp covering my whole body from under my chin to my shins; even my paper white ankles looked…

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  • As a mom, I love to vent about my kids to my sisters, friends, and anyone who will listen. Some of the things they do just baffle me and I can’t help but talk about it. Plus, my kids are my kids and I love them so much, what else am I going to talk…

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