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Category Archives: family
Book Review: Bodies Are Cool by Tyler Feder
If you know me at all, you know I love books. I was raised by a teacher and a book store manager, both avid readers. Even though Wallace can read quite well on their own, I read to them nightly … Continue reading
Posted in Books, disability, family, health, LGBTQ, Parenting
Tagged acceptance, Bodies Are Cool, body awareness, children's books, disability, diversity, Tyler Feder
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Lead Poisoning in the Midwest
As someone who has been lead poisoned and has a kid who has been as well, every bit of factual awareness on the topic is really exciting. So here’s a recent article from NPR. Lead poisoning is real and isn’t … Continue reading
Posted in background, disability, family, health, Linked Up, Parenting
Tagged antique, blood lead level, chronic illness, lead, lead poisoning, lead safe mama, lead test, Tamara rubin, vintage
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Dear Grandpa,
I miss you tremendously. I can’t fathom a world that doesn’t include you and it hurts to know you aren’t in it anymore. To know I won’t get one of your hugs, with a kiss on my cheek, ever again … Continue reading
Posted in family, pictures
Tagged death, family, grandpa, grandparents, grief, memories
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Alone Time
After a year and a half in pandemic mode and a year since my brain surgery, I’ve been having some very rare time to myself. Hospital stays and doctor appointments don’t count as alone time so this is really my … Continue reading
Posted in disability, family, food, health, LGBTQ, Linked Up, Parenting, pictures, Single Mother by Choice - SMC, Sleep
Tagged chiari malformation, chronic illness, fibromyalgia, history is gay podcast, parenting
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Mother’s Day
This day makes me think of all the women who have died in childbirth, or shortly after. Those who chose not to become mothers and those who tried a million times a million ways and couldn’t. I think of the … Continue reading
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How To Train Your Six Year Old
I’ve had a six year old for over a month! I keep meaning to write about this milestone and his birthday celebrations. I never wrote about his 5th birthday, and don’t want the same to happen here. In brief, he … Continue reading
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Take a Hint
Since Wallace was an infant, I’ve had to stand my ground when strangers touch him. I tried to be kind, but sometimes they just didn’t get it. It’s as if people feel entitled to touch, comment on, and intrude upon … Continue reading
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My Valentine
As a single mom by choice who’s been primarily single for this parenting journey, I have made a point to do a little something with Wallace every Valentine’s day. Just for fun, because I can. And let’s not forget, he’s … Continue reading
Posted in family, food, homeschooling, LGBTQ, Parenting, pictures, Single Mother by Choice - SMC
Tagged baking, bowtie, cookies, crafts, gluten free, sewing, Valentine's day, vegan
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Books Galore!
Growing up, my dad worked for Borders and my mom was a teacher. They are both first generation college graduates, but had siblings who also attended college. They are both avid readers and lovers of knowledge. I later worked for … Continue reading
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