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Author Archives: baalat2
Fleeting Beauty
Last Saturday, I stood by the window and watched the snow swirling over the evergreens and grove of bamboo trees. It was a gazing meditation as I visually took in the scene, transfixed for twenty? thirty? more minutes? I’m not … Continue reading
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Tagged cherry blossoms, Japan, Junichiro Tanizaki, Makioka Sisters
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The Beauty of Youth
Somedays, I need a shot of joy from a good read. I read the news daily. In particular, I read the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times, along with a few blogs. Much of the content depresses me. … Continue reading
Don’t Say Anything…
Cast: M: The children’s biological mother. E: My 16-year old stepdaughter. Moi: The silent Stepmother in the background. ********** E: “Hi Mommy! M: “Did you have fun at the movies?” E: …”Yeah…” Silence. E: “Hello?” M: “I’m here.” E: “How are you?” … Continue reading
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Tagged betrayal, biological mother, Samsara, stepdaughter, Stepmother, teenage daughters
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Happy New Year!
Summer draws to a close, and our family turns to the start of a new academic year. Ever since the kids came to live with us, I tend to view this time as our “new year.” January 1st is now … Continue reading
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Oh, How the Gods Must Laugh at the Plans We Make
I’ve felt like this dog looks. Children demand a lot of time and energy. (Duh.) I know this is true for all parents, but if you don’t have children of your own, and never planned to have children of your … Continue reading
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Is it a Dream?
Today President Obama’s executive order on the Dream Act goes into effect. That means that undocumented immigrants who were between the ages of 15 and 30 as of June 15th, 2012 will be able to apply for deferred action. This … Continue reading
Mommie Dearest
When you are a stepparent, you can often find yourself in awkward positions. I’m sure this may happen with biological parents as well, but I’m not one of those and can’t really speak to that. Alas, I don’t have children … Continue reading
You’re Welcome.
What happened to that phrase? I don’t hear it much anymore, if at all. Do you? I hear other replies to “thank you.” Nowadays, people on the radio, TV, and in person respond with their own “thank you,” or “yep, … Continue reading
On a Perfect Summer’s Day
Sitting outside with a glass of iced tea. Nice, no?
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