Monthly Archives: February 2009

The Best of Times and the Worst of Times

Parenting is often a study in contrasts.   Contrasts between parents and children.  Contrasts between children.  Contrasts within the same child.  One moment a child can demonstrate selflessness, caring and sacrifice that will melt a mother’s heart.  The very same day they can display selfishness that warrants criminal prosecution (I wish I were exaggerating).  I had [...]
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. . . No Matter How I Feel

What is happiness?  Is it having the family all cuddled up on the couch in front of the fire?  Is happiness alone-time with a good book and no interruptions?  Is it the deep sense of satisfaction for having done a good days work or helping someone in need? The emotion of happiness is elusive.  It [...]
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