As a young woman growing up in the 80’s and 90’s I heard that in a marriage each spouse should put in 50% of the effort needed to make a marriage work and a house run. This sounded good to me at the time. Then one day a friend’s mother told me something that changedContinue reading “The 50/50 Myth”
Category Archives: Life Lessons
Pass it on!
Growing up my grandfather always planted a garden. I would help him pick it and of course eat it. From time to time my mother had a garden as well and for several years now I have had an ever-growing garden. I was asked by a friend’s mother to help her plant a garden. IContinue reading “Pass it on!”
Should I Panic or Dance?
I am having a blues dancing party at my house tomorrow and one party goer will be staying the night. I will be serving food and be a dj. I also have a big food presentation on Saturday with some important local food people, for which I have had only had a couple of weeksContinue reading “Should I Panic or Dance?”
The Man who taught me about Equality.
I thought I know about equality and generally worked to promote it. You know by not allowing gender to define my roles. I mean I asked guys to dance and out on dates but there were areas where I was still social programmed to engage in unequal behavior. Until I met him I was unawareContinue reading “The Man who taught me about Equality.”
Just One Thing
I look around in despair. So much to do; so many decisions to make. Do any of these actions get me closer to where I am supposed to be or am I like the hamster futilely running on the treadmill of life? I need something to fill up the emptiness inside. Something stronger than theContinue reading “Just One Thing”
The Wooden Baby in the Grass
We pulled to the side of the road; I was nauseous again. That is what happens when you have a life growing inside of you. When the car stopped; I opened the door and leaned out. Just as swiftly as it came the nausea passed and I look down at the green grass of springContinue reading “The Wooden Baby in the Grass”
Shine your light on me
I consider myself a positive person and it’s something I strive to be every day. There are times in life when that can be difficult. The end of 2014 and the beginning of 2015 has been one of those times. A few days before Christmas I broke my ankle and on the 30th of December,Continue reading “Shine your light on me”
One Runner’s Inspiration
Below is a short story I wrote when I was a junior in High School unedited by my adult self. One Runner’s Inspiration I fell exhausted on to the soft grass of the football field surrounded by the track. Clasping my hands behind my head, trying to catch my breath before the coach instructed usContinue reading “One Runner’s Inspiration”
My Mom
The list of people, who have been major influences in my life, would not be complete without telling you about my mother. She is an amazing woman who has touched my life in so many ways. I grew up in a small town with little diversity and where prejudices were commonplace. Yet, due to myContinue reading “My Mom”
Coach
My junior high track coach was another influential person in my life. Her name was Coach Holt. At my first track meet I ran hard and tried my best, but still came in second to last place. I was prepared for her to express her disappointment or anger at the finish, but she did not.Continue reading “Coach”