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Almost Prom-mageddon
My daughter’s date to the prom this year entered a romantic relationship with another girl a few weeks ago. That was fine with my daughter since they had only ever been friends, and they would only be attending the dance … Continue reading
Nail-biting test results
This past week my family and I finally got to go a vacation we had put off for more than two years. (Stupid COVID) Anyway, we had to have our entire family tested before we would be allowed to go … Continue reading
Some things a mom can’t do better
My daughter is graduating this year from high school, so we went out with a photographer to get some headshots to put on her announcements. She has very little confidence in her appearance so to say she wasn’t thrilled about … Continue reading
Being honest can be harder than it looks
I believe it is often easier to be honest with others over being honest with ourselves. Now I’m not talking about being critical, that is usually the other way around. We are far too critical with ourselves rather than others, … Continue reading
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Just Finish
At every wrestling duel or tournament I’ve been to this year the National Anthem has been sung, and this week was no different. Unfortunately, I knew the teenage girl was in trouble the moment she started. Her first note was … Continue reading
Teenage Relationships
As a Young Adult writer I spend a lot of time observing the ins and outs of teenage relationships. Yes, that means I’m a stalker—in a non-threatening way of course—but still a stalker. Don’t feel bad, I even listen in … Continue reading
No good deed goes unpunished
This week I found myself at another wrestling tournament. ‘Tis the season! I stood behind the table help waiting for my daughter to wrestle. During the match before my daughter’s, the referee had to stop the match several times to … Continue reading
Thanksgiving through the eyes of a foreigner
I know I’ve mentioned this before but having a foreign exchange student is something every family would benefit from. Even if you do just a short stay rather than an entire school year. This Thanksgiving our latest foreign exchange student’s … Continue reading
Your Type: Things I wish I would have known when I was fifteen.
I spent time with young adults over the weekend so I find my thoughts still swirling around dating. You’re gonna have to bear with me. Before I married my husband, I always dated the same type of guy: outgoing, with … Continue reading
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