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Afraid of Falling

Posted: September 02, 2015 Under: Family and Parenting

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She sits on the floor, her legs bent in front of her, the soles of her feet just touching. She talks to herself, a constant stream of babble, as she flips through her board book, pausing on each page just long enough to rest her tiny fingers before moving to the next. I smile; my … Continue reading "Afraid of Falling"

On Swimming, and Mothering, and Writing

Posted: August 27, 2015 Under: Family and Parenting

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The thermostat climbs, here in our house built facing the summer sun. Unwilling to turn up the air conditioning but desperate for relief, I put on my swimsuit, gather my towel and my flip-flops and my daughter. She laughs as I rub sunscreen into her round cheeks, squirms in excitement as I tug the swim diaper … Continue reading "On Swimming, and Mothering, and Writing"

Fiction: Silence

Posted: July 20, 2015 Under: Writing

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My first published piece of fiction is up at Brain, Child today, a flash fiction short story. I’d be honored if you’d read it. (Warning: it includes themes of child abuse and domestic violence). http://www.brainchildmag.com/2015/07/fiction-silence/ When he first read it, Jonathan asked me what inspired me to write this particular story, and I didn’t have … Continue reading "Fiction: Silence"

What I Learned in June

Posted: June 30, 2015 Under: Loving Others

By Jenn 4 Comments

Emily over at Chatting at the Sky has made it a practice to record the things she learns each month. It’s a valuable habit, this habit of reflection, and so I’ve been joining her in it this year. If you’d like to join us as we remember, you can comment on this post with what you … Continue reading "What I Learned in June"

Worthwhile Weekend Words

Posted: June 13, 2015 Under: Writing By Jenn No Comments

Things I found worthwhile this week: Our world is far from perfect, but, as Carmella reminds us in her beautiful post, every day, we have the perfect opportunity to make it just a little bit better. Have you read Sheryl Sandburg’s post about the death of her husband? Some good words, here: “Even a simple … Continue reading "Worthwhile Weekend Words"

What I Learned in March

Posted: March 31, 2015 Under: Loving Others

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Lifelong Friends

Posted: March 26, 2015 Under: Family and Parenting

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“China, two years after the end of World War II. Two American couples, husbands both pilots for the Marine Corps, wives both new mothers. A shared love of flying, a shared enjoyment of golf. A shared language, not to be disregarded in a foreign land far from home. Superficial things on which to build anything … Continue reading "Lifelong Friends"

While She Sleeps

Posted: March 23, 2015 Under: Family and Parenting

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Here I sit, in a corner of the nursery, the rocking chair swaying slightly as I type. She naps, the blanket rising and falling with each breath. Her head faces the wall, turned away from me; I can just make out the curl of hair on the back of her head, the curve of her … Continue reading "While She Sleeps"

Telling the Truth

Posted: March 09, 2015 Under: Writing

By Jenn 4 Comments

Authenticity. Transparency. Truth. They are the buzzwords of today, showing up everywhere online from blogs to Facebook (oh, the irony) to news articles. People crave these things, we’re told. We long for them. We want relationships that are real. We don’t want a sugar-coated version of life, the ugly bits brushed aside, hidden from view. … Continue reading "Telling the Truth"

Worthwhile Weekend Words

Posted: February 21, 2015 Under: Family and Parenting

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It’s been a good week around here. Katie seems to be feeling better and she’s sleeping for slightly longer periods at night (it’s amazing how much difference one uninterrupted three-hour stretch of sleep makes for me!). We’re having unseasonably gorgeous weather which will lead to all kinds of trouble when there’s no water this summer, … Continue reading "Worthwhile Weekend Words"

Choosing This Moment

Finding the beauty in the everyday

Category: Writing

Afraid of Falling

On Swimming, and Mothering, and Writing

Fiction: Silence

What I Learned in June

Worthwhile Weekend Words

What I Learned in March

Lifelong Friends

While She Sleeps

Telling the Truth

Worthwhile Weekend Words