How Long Is That?

By on April 15, 2013 in Experience

Recently I was on solo parenting duty while my husband was away at a conference. This was my first time solo parenting that involved waking up and getting both kids to school. Both my kids are car riders, and each of their schools is in opposite directions with a lot of traffic between them. Factor [...]

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Coffee and Thinking

By on February 21, 2013 in Coffee

For me it is more than a drink. Coffee has meaning in my life and in my relationships.

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When Life is Too Big There is This Moment

By on February 15, 2013 in Experience

This has been the focus of my meditations of late as I’ve tried to find more balance in my life. I am many things to many people, and yet I am not who I wish to be to myself.

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When Being Polite Confuses

By on February 13, 2013 in Miscellaneous

Me answering the phone: “Hello. Veronica speaking. How may I help you?” Bill Collector: “Yes, I’m looking for Veronica.” Me: “This is she. How may I help you?” Bill Collector: “Um…excuse me?” Me speaking slower: “How may I help you?” Bill Collector: “I’m with _______?” Me: “OK. How may I help you?” Bill Collector: “I’m [...]

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Book Review: Emotional Language by Zaki Huq

By on February 4, 2013 in Book Reviews

Communication is a vital part of human interaction. It is what allows us to establish community, build culture, and connect with others.

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The Meaning of Wristbands

By on January 28, 2013 in Motherhood

Ah, the wristband. Once upon a time, when I was in college it was the mark of the legally of-age in the dance club.

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Confessions of a Gamer Mom

By on January 9, 2013 in Motherhood

Every now and then I see these memes or status updates from, let’s just say, people saying things referring to when they were younger how they didn’t have video games and played outside and didn’t have cell phones and that the street lights were their curfew and you get the idea. Then I see all these likes or retweets of, let’s call it, support or agreement, and I sit there wondering who these people are on their computers and smart phones disparaging the time kids play video games or watch TV.

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