I Blinked and You Went From Kindergarten to College
I remember the first day of kindergarten. I remember how far away your senior year in high school seemed and…
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I remember the first day of kindergarten. I remember how far away your senior year in high school seemed and…
Continue ReadingDear world: they are not yours yet. These adult-sized bodies are not for the taking. I'm giving these teens permission…
Continue ReadingLord, let me catch my children. May I always listen to that still small voice that tells me to walk…
Continue ReadingYesterday was my son’s last day of his junior year in high school. This summer will be one of the…
Continue ReadingI grew up very poor, living in low income housing, eating reduced lunches, and being raised by a single mom…
Continue ReadingYou let go of my hand and walked slowly through the door. You turned your chestnut head to look at…
Continue ReadingYou’re not supposed to be here, you know. You’re just a baby, and babies don’t sit in the front seat.…
Continue ReadingMy son is currently in the first grade. It’s hard to believe my oldest—that 6-pound, 15-ounce baby we brought home…
Continue ReadingDear High School Graduate, This is such an exciting time for you and I want to congratulate you on your…
Continue ReadingI was at the kitchen sink late in the evening, scrubbing the stoneware baking dish and serving spoons from dinner.…
Continue ReadingThere is change in the air, can you feel it? It lies subtle and thick above us, pressing on our…
Continue ReadingDear graduate, I know you are not looking for advice. I know you just graduated and you feel like you…
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