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White Picket Fence Thoughts and June Cleaver Dreams

Lately, I have been very sentimental, looking at my son and mourning the loss of his childhood. I asked him yesterday if he wanted to go to the local blueberry and blackberry farm early Sunday morning and pick fruit.
“Nah, that’s ok,” he told me.
Well, it’s not ok. Where did the little boy go who […]

Published by Trish on June 21st, 2008 tagged family, the nub | 1 Comment »

Adequacy

Occasionally, someone will make a comment to me about single mothers and even when the comments are positive, there is a condescending tone to them. I’m not sure if I am being overly sensitive or I’m getting a sense for how they really feel.
“I really admire single mothers. I could NEVER do it alone, […]

Published by Trish on June 4th, 2008 tagged family, women's issues | 4 Comments »