Middle School Middle Child Syndrome Middle Aged Middleman Middle of Nowhere Mid-Life Crisis Monkey in the Middle Stuck in the Middle The MIDDLE SEAT! Should I go on? Apart from being in the middle of a group hug, do we EVER relish being in the middle? (And being in the middle of a … Read more
Grit/ Grace /Gratitude 2021: a year of Survival. I had declared “Serenity” as my theme for 2021, but I can’t really recall any serene moments. Mostly, I’ve focused on surviving the day- one hour at a time. This pic from our summer on Mehl Lake perfectly sums up my year – here I am, mother … Read more
Thrilled to share that Houston Mom’s Blog published one of my essays again! This post, “In Defense of Baby Boys,” captures what I experienced when sharing the news of my twin boy pregnancy- the insensitive comments about boys and how such comments reinforce stereotypes and reflect our limiting beliefs about gender. https://houston.citymomsblog.com/in-defense-of-baby-boys-no-im-not-disappointed-i-didnt-get-a-girl/
It’s been over a year since I published my last blog post. I’m well aware of how such a long lapse violates every best practice in the world of blogging. But I don’t really care…. In our world of constant (digital) connection, sometimes you need to retreat and make space to reflect, feel what you … Read more
I feel compelled to begin this post with a disclaimer: this is a meaty, murky subject of which I have limited experience and knowledge. I’m not a theologian, a philosopher, a clergy member, a spiritual leader, or a devout yogi. I’ve never checked myself into a monastery, a nunnery, or an ashram to sit in … Read more