Category Archives: something to think about

Lessons

The problem is not that there are problems. The problem is expecting otherwise and thinking that having problems is a problem. Theodore Rubin To summarize: this week sucked. And in the midst of it… all I could focus on was … Continue reading

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A Little Faith

We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope. Martin Luther King, Jr. Giving birth to Liam could have killed me and I do not know why. This makes me absolutely crazy. I do not have any … Continue reading

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The Will to Act

Listen–are you breathing just a little, and calling it a life? Mary Oliver My husband is a writer. And he is good. I am a reader… so I should know. He has that rare and beautiful ability to take you … Continue reading

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Snip, Snip

A youth is to be regarded with respect. How do you know that his future will not be equal to our present? Confucius [Disclaimer: if the word "penis" makes you uncomfortable.. you do not want to read this post.] I … Continue reading

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