A 10-year-old walks into a space-challenged fitting room after trying on a dress, and wedges herself into the corner seat. The click of hangers and whoosh of fabrics … a few seconds of trivial conversation turns to this. Dad really loves Stephanie. I hope so. I’m glad. You want him to be happy. Yes, … Continue reading Overheard in a Fitting Room
Lost and Found
Found 3 things recently that were lost. A rather brand new cell phone. A green “bowl.” The cat. This was all very exciting, though for different reasons. Todd came in from the car one day and showed me this brand new cell phone he found under the passenger seat. He asked who was … Continue reading Lost and Found
What is ‘Merica?
I referenced ‘Merica in a Facebook comment last weekend, and was accused of using it in a derogatory way. Okay – I did sorta kinda use it in a derogatory way – I referenced stupid lower-middle class ‘Merica as being responsible for the rise of a certain Presidential candidate. That’s kind of a rude and … Continue reading What is ‘Merica?
An Open Letter to My Friends
I have many friends who all come from many parts of my life: childhood friends, school friends, friends whose friendship I hadn’t earned in high school but whom I learned to cherish in recent years, friends from my first college and my “sisters,” friends from my second college, friends from my life after college, friends … Continue reading An Open Letter to My Friends
On the Island of F*d Up Dreams
Another night of interrupted sleep, and the dreams take me to places familiar and strange. Last night I made Coq au Vin for dinner, and it turned out so good that apparently my inflamed mind decided it was ripe for a dreamland dinner party. Only it didn’t start out as a dinner party. I cooked … Continue reading On the Island of F*d Up Dreams
It’s Valentine’s Day – Time to Shave and Cut Those Toenails
Valentine’s Day! The most anticipated celebration of love for those with high expectations and the most dreaded holiday for those whose expectations fell into a loveless abyss decades ago. For those anticipating – stay tuned. For those dreading, in the words of Jeff Probst – Go back to camp, I’ve got nothin’ for ya.Whether you’ve … Continue reading It’s Valentine’s Day – Time to Shave and Cut Those Toenails
Gloria
I recently visited Mom mom in “the home,” and we got to compare some notes on aging. Gloria is 90 years old and, holding steadfast to her earlier vanity, she’s the only one in her retirement building with brown hair. She is fit as a fiddle, all things considered. She stands tall and regal as … Continue reading Gloria
How Squirrels Kept Me Awake Last Night
I was up this morning between 4 and 5 checking Veruca’s blood sugar and, after a 403, decided a set change was imperative. Then – back to bed where I laid WIDE AWAKE – thinking about safe diabetes management in schools and what I could do about this nationally – and about legislation that needs … Continue reading How Squirrels Kept Me Awake Last Night
The Stakeholders Meeting – Management of Diabetes in Schools
I was invited, as a parent of a T1 child in Maryland public schools, to attend a Stakeholder’s meeting to discuss school management of diabetes. I was really excited to go, anxious to hear what issues they were tackling, and eager to share my thoughts and concerns as I had heard them through the DOC … Continue reading The Stakeholders Meeting – Management of Diabetes in Schools
Snowfalls, Remembered
Over a glass of Knob Creek, and after an impromptu cleanup of an overflowing toilet in the kids’ bathroom... All this snow – and a Facebook post by a friend who lives in New York City – had me thinking about snowfalls past. While I was a student at NYU, I loved the days … Continue reading Snowfalls, Remembered
The Tara Chronicles 