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They are all back in school, for now, for some days. Every September I have been excited, wistful as they left again with backpacks and lunches. After almost a year of uncertainty and struggling to varying degrees, I am a bit more detached than grateful, more numb than thoughtful. I know we will get better, get back, become more whole; but I find I need to acknowledge, on repeat, how surreal and scary and sad these many months have been. Forward is a good direction, and this simple routine is a step.Shabbat shalom. We are continuing to donate. Please donate if you are able to Feeding America, Feeding Texas, or any of the organizations helping Americans suffering in this crisis. 🙏🏼❤️ #shabbatshalomThis good boy. ❤️🐶 #bleu #nationalgoldenretrieverday #everydayreally-
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Tag Archives: family
Our Choices Are Everything
My nine-year-old son was talking a mile a minute when he walked off the bus the other day. Animated, fidgety, he had stories from his day to share; but mostly he wanted to talk about choices in life. He is … Continue reading
Posted in anger, autism, Family Life, Mental health, New York City Living and Coping, politics, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged america, democracy, democrats, election, family, freedom, vote
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Opinion and Oppression
Our home is like many American homes; it may be like most American homes, as Hillary Clinton won the popular vote. This morning we were sad and confused. My husband reminded me, in the midst of my hopelessness and anger, to … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, It's All About Me, Mental health, New York City Living and Coping, Parenting Moments
Tagged clinton, daughters, election, family, obama, opinions, special needs
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A Heart With Legs
The other night, the girls discussed what God looks like. Ellie needed answers. Real ones. “He is whatever you imagine he looks like,” was the best I could do for her. Molly explained, calmly that he could look like a … Continue reading
Have You Ever Been Happy?
I would not say I am a happy person. By nature or by defect, I am often depressed and moody. And it is by knowing the darkness that I can experience its absence with pure appreciation. There is an almost … Continue reading
Wordless Wednesday: Where Have I Been?
This past New York winter–mild, erratic, flighty–was still winter. And all that comes with that–the boots, gloves, dirt salted floors, early darkness and staying inside as much as possible–put me a little off these past few months. More than usual. … Continue reading