When Life Is Unfair

Life, I’ve learned, is never fair. If people teach anything in school, that should be it. Landon Carter, A Walk To Remember by Nicholas Sparks I remember well my Spanish teacher in high school. He would end each and every class, “adios… and remember, ninos, life es no fair.” I also remember thinking, “well shit,Continue reading “When Life Is Unfair”

Perfect Isn’t So Perfect

I love us way too much to try to be perfect for you. “I want them to have the best experience possible. I want things to be perfect. I gotta be perfect.” — Used-to-be-me Have you ever strived for perfection? I recall well those days when I tried and pushed, shoving myself into situations and draggingContinue reading “Perfect Isn’t So Perfect”

35 years and farting…

Thirty-five years ago today, I know exactly what I was doing and how I was feeling.  I was single. Scared shitless, wondering if I’m making the right decision. Overwhelmed and totally clueless as to what the heck I was saying “I do” to… and, truth be known, clueless as to WHO I was saying “IContinue reading “35 years and farting…”

Just So Much

You are loved. Just so much. I’ve had a rough few weeks. Grief is never an easy once-and-done. The depth and width, height and length of “the journey in and through” is usually overwhelming. Just so much. So much for the emotional body – oh, that heart! Lots to allow to be there, to feel…Continue reading “Just So Much”