It’s a Boy

Today I became a Sitto (grandmother). I returned home from work hearing the cries of a newborn. My high school daughter has the responsibility of caring for the newborn for twenty-four hours. From my stand point, It’s not going so well. I have a feeling it’s going to be a very long night . .

Avoidance

I desperately want to close my computer and head up to bed. Yet, I have this nagging feeling of committment; forcing me to write so that in two days I can claim that I accomplished the Slice of Life challenge. Tonight, I just don’t have it in me to dig deep. Digging deep makes me

Distraction

login to Facebook checkout what’s new on Instagram play a quick game of Backgammon review network highlights on LinkedIn search Twitter see how many points to a free beverage on DDPerks complete daily trivia create new playlist on Spotify take an extra course on Noom watch a few videos on TikTok reminisce with photos how’s

Maybe Next Weekend

We opened the door to the shop and and I was overwhelmed by the rows and rows of colors. The sheer number of people and the hustle and bustle of teens scurrying about at full speed, put me into sensory overload. My senses were taking in more information than my brain could process. I stepped

Unmasked

For the last two years, I have collected a variety of masks. I may not be the most stylish dresser, but I’d like to think that my masks have reflected my personality. Mickey Mouse masks…monthly themed masks… masks with paw prints…and masks sporting school logos For two years, the decorative masks looped around my ears

Dear Companion

You do realize that you are supposed to be a caregiver, right? You were hired to actually care for Cheryl. Living with Cheryl full time, you should be supporting her with basic domestic duties such as meal prep, laundry, and light housework. I arrived today and not only was the kitchen sink filled with dirty

If You Can’t Be a Champion, Please QUIT

Attending last night’s Board of Education meeting . . . DEFEATED. Hearing a staff member, who claims to care so much for ‘our’ children, demand that parents speak out against administration who allow students to trash classrooms . . . DISCOURAGED. Last night, replaying the Vimeo recording . . . DISHEARTENED. This morning, face to

Greens or a Topping Person

boiled egg slices broccoli carrots celery cherry tomatoes chicken/shrimp corn cranberries cucumbers edamame garbanzo beans goat cheese hummus kidney beans mushrooms olives peas peppers quineoa radishes red onion all on a bed of mixed greens Lunch packed and ready to go!

There’s Danger in Baking Too Early

One of my most favorite Easter traditions is baking (honestly eating), traditional Lebanese Easter cookies – ka’ik (kah-ck). Normally my family would gather to bake the cookies the week before Easter. This year we baked early. No problem . . . Stored correctly, these cookies would stay fresh until Easter. I was proactive. I packaged

All I Want

All I want to do is close my eyes and go to sleep. Yet, this challenge keeps me awake night after night. From sunrise til now, I wondered, what part of my day will be slice-worthy? Nothing comes to mind. And that’s when I went upstairs and changed into something comfortable; encouraged that will do