Ok, no surprise. I have had a tough time letting my sons venture out on their own. Though that certainly never stopped them. Again, no surprise. I am also prone to negative ruminations over the fact that my sons – now flown and grown – seem to need me so little. And to go even Continue reading
aging advice
Give up my Bad-Ass Jeans on my Plump-Ass Body? No Way.
I admit it. I’m a blue jeans junkie. Blue jeans have been a staple of my wardrobe since before I got pregnant with the oldest of my five sons in 1969. Whether fat, thin, round with child, or puffy with post-delivery pounds – jeans were my go-to wardrobe staple. Most of the time, I probably Continue reading
What Mothers-in-law Want Their Daughters-in-law to Know
Ever read any books on how to be the best mother-in-law possible? There is one rule repeated in every single chapter: Keep Your Mouth Shut. I asked a good friend about the Keep Your Mouth Shut rule. She looked at me in disbelief. As if, how could I possibly not know that? “Listen,” she entreated earnestly, “Compliment their parenting Continue reading
