Why is it? That in this one place part segment of society culture family. Exclusion bullying meanness. Is accepted. And not just accepted but promoted nurtured expected. In subsequent marriages partnerships relations. Those that...
As I move through my day. Answering responding to calls about our cats. Who are currently radioactive after their treatment for hyperthyroidism. And will be picked up tomorrow. Laundry and sorting and cleaning and...
As a mom, I have often proclaimed that I have two parenting goals for my daughters: to instill teach transfer foster, both adaptability and resiliency. For with these two features characteristics traits, one may...
Aging Parents / Being Enough / Evolving / Parenting
by PFingado · Published April 2, 2020 · Last modified April 1, 2020
Obligation. Responsibility. These are words we toss around. But when asked requested demanded to show demonstrate prove accountability. Sometimes we fall short. In our current situation. Our new reality. Global pandemic. Inexperienced. Unknowing. Fearful....
As we take a collective national pause to reflect on what we need to do, how we need to adjust adapt to a different way of life, what kind of people we wish to...
It feels difficult to discern truth anymore. Sensationalized garbage is rampant and given overwhelming media attention. Anyone who spouts crazy is provided a podium for the world stage. And rumors and fear and who...
My youngest, Ella, has been sick the past two weeks and today is her first full day back to school (ok, she only made it ½ day but it seemed promising this morning). She...
Aging Parents / Evolving / Parenting
by PFingado · Published February 24, 2020 · Last modified February 23, 2020
Last week I awoke in the middle of the night (not unusual at my age). But this time I had in my head with zero uncertainty that I needed to make arrangements for my...
I do not embrace illness. And I may do everything in my power to ignore the signs and symptoms because if you do not pay them any mind, they may go on their merry...
It is my hope that you find peace or laughter or camaraderie in my writings. Maybe even a bit of inspiration for your own journey and encouragement to be brave in sharing your voice and listening to the voices of others. The goal is to seek compassion and love and truth in ourselves and support others in the same. We are, each and every one of us, enough.
