Tag Archives: children

The role of a lifetime…

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Ms. C

The role of “mother” has been the most important and rewarding undertaking I have experienced in my adult life; albeit, I didn’t know at the outset how much is woven into the designation.  Even having grown up as the firstborn … Continue reading →

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And so I linger in the Butterfly Ball photo gallery…

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Ms. C

I must confess, even though I had no butterflies at the ball I have looked at Forum photographer Carrie Snyder’s Butterfly Ball photo gallery over and over again.  There is something about all those daddies with their young daughters that … Continue reading →

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If only I owned a hair salon…

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Ms. C

If I had a dollar for each time Cheyenne lamented – “Why can’t you just own a hair salon or something?  Why do you have to be in emergency management?” – I would have a fist full of dollars.  It … Continue reading →

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Wired differently…

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Ms. C

April is Autism Awareness Month. I find that both gratifying and unsettling.  I find it gratifying because it is important to raise awareness regarding what it means to be on the spectrum.  I find it unsettling that autism is viewed … Continue reading →

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14 years of sparkle…

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Ms. C

Today is Miss Sparkle’s 14th birthday.  And no, that isn’t an April Fool’s Day joke…well, at least not this year.  As I say every year on this day, the universe was likely trying to layer on a sarcastic commentary when … Continue reading →

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