Tag Archives: mothers

Sorry, Honey, Dinner is Pizza…Again.

Posted on January 23, 2012 by wvrealtoramy

Had dinner recently with a diverse group, some old friends, some just acquaintances. This dinner isn’t like most, it’s planned, it’s annual, it’s an Event of sorts. The dinner is by invitation only and it is always deeply revealing. This … Continue reading →

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Is It Going to Get Better? Or Has It Already?

Posted on January 17, 2012 by wvrealtoramy

Opportunities. They are everywhere and nowhere, depending on how you look at things. My husband and I recently discussed a characteristic that we share. We both have a drive to continue to find new opportunities. Sometimes that drive is a … Continue reading →

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Fairy Tales and Scary Monsters

Posted on December 21, 2011 by wvrealtoramy

People have babies all the time. No real planning, no real test, not even a panel interview decides if you will or will not have a human being placed in your care for eternity. Yet without exception, it is the … Continue reading →

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A Traditional Lesson

Posted on December 6, 2011 by wvrealtoramy

The great search is on. Each year, at Christmas, I hunt high and low for the same thing. It must be found in person and by me. It has certain criteria that must be met. Every year it is important. … Continue reading →

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Maybe I Should Have Said This First

Posted on November 5, 2011 by wvrealtoramy

I’ve been asked a few times now, What made you write this blog? Most of those questions came in writing so I’ve been left to interpret the question’s tone. I’ve answered in whatever way seemed to make sense to me … Continue reading →

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You Might Want to Stay and Fight

Posted on October 24, 2011 by wvrealtoramy

The problem with choosing your battles is you can never be sure which one will lead to the end of the war. Despite rumors to the contrary, I’m not in search of confrontation. I have walked away from far more … Continue reading →

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Dear 60Something

Posted on September 28, 2011 by wvrealtoramy

I’ve read some really interesting and poetic pieces written from a Dear Younger Me perspective. They are usually filled with advice about how things look different from where they now stand. Don’t sweat the details and get it right kind … Continue reading →

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Crazy Always Wins

Posted on September 20, 2011 by wvrealtoramy

In the interest of saving you some time, here’s something you should know and a Lesson from 40Something: You can’t fight crazy. I’m not making fun of mental illness. Diagnosed, real mental illness isn’t crazy it is a disease. Not funny. … Continue reading →