In the course of my life, I’ve heard no end of guile from the mouths of men. Most I’ve laughed off, waved off or stared down in derision. To date, the only male who’s paid me a truly sincere compliment is my youngest son, Ben. From the first time he looked up at me...
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A crisp, sunny afternoon in March found my kids and I enjoying our yearly visit to the Celtic Faire. Food, music, fun and local characters always make it an event to remember. But this time, it got the better of me. My oldest daughter and Valkyrie-in-training had been introducing me to all her new...
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Twenty one years ago, you came into our lives. For all the false alarms and doctors’ protests, you took your sweet time showing up. But we were so happy when you arrived that it really didn’t matter. You looked up at me with those big bright eyes, and sighed. We understood each other at...
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A big part of my life is coming to an end. I’m not sure I mourn it, but I’m not happy about it, either. I entered into it willingly, but leaving is more out of necessity than desire. I’m not a bridge burner, but I think there are times when a relationship becomes so...
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