Tag Archives: postaday

Doesn’t anyone deliver coffee?

Posted on January 23, 2013 by

I have been completely distracted today. My brain can not grab on to any one thought for more than a few seconds. The first alarm went off around 5:15 this morning, followed by a series of drawer slams and flashes … Continue reading →

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The dark truth about white lies

Posted on January 22, 2013 by

Telling a friend her outfit looks great when in your head you’re dialing TLC’s What Not to Wear and contemplating taking secret footage seems harmless. After all, a little white lie is just a diplomatic way of telling an untruth … Continue reading →

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At 16 I didn’t really picture the future, maybe that was the problem.

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

My oldest daughter has been leaving reminders all over the house that she is old enough to take driver’s education classes now. There are a couple of driving school coupons on my writing desk, a driving school’s schedule on the … Continue reading →

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Not all daughters turn into their mothers

Posted on January 17, 2013 by

My dad is a planner, a list maker, an organizer, a rule regulator and a contract creator. As a kid, I loathed the “family meetings”, the inescapable discussions about curfews or “house rules”, and the endless lectures if you broke … Continue reading →

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Nothing to see here people. Move along, move along.

Posted on January 15, 2013 by

“STOP THE CAR! STOP THE CAR!” shouted The Hare from the backseat. I started to feel a little light-headed halfway through The Hare’s dentist appointment. Her appointment was at nine, perfect for a breakfast date on the way home. She … Continue reading →

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