Can a seriously abscessed back molar be the painful lesson that finally teaches this busy mom of three the importance of taking care of herself? My oral surgeon hopes it is. As he worked on my very infected tooth, he gently reminded me that this didn’t need to happen. I’ve been aware that this tooth was badly in need of a root canal for more than a year. Knowing that I’m a … [Read more...]
I Just Want to Be Alone…with this great book! A Review and Interview with Jen Mann
Is your husband driving you nuts again? Or, are you filled with love for the man you promised to love in sickness and in health? Whichever way you are feeling about your better half, you’re going to find an essay to relate to in, I Just Want to Be Alone. This is a great collection of pieces about marriage from some of the best lady writers on the web. The brainchild of Jen … [Read more...]
Turning Points
There comes a time in every mom’s life when they have to admit defeat, throw in the towel, wave the white flag of surrender, and face the hard truth that they just aren’t the center of the universe for their children anymore. I always knew this day would come. But I was hoping that I had a few more years, say when my kids were in their seventies and not when they were 15, 12, … [Read more...]
There are No Sick Days for Mommies
Each time I dare to get sick, I’m plagued with a recurring dream. I’m in bed with an extremely sore throat or a painful stomach bug. I can barely lift my head up, yet I keep trying to reach my office to let them know I won’t be in today. But whatever I do, I can’t seem to get through to a single person who can help me. I’m in a full-blown panic because I’m sick as a dog and … [Read more...]
7 Tips to Achieve a Haggard and Exhausted Look
Are you getting bored with all the articles telling you to look and feel your best, you need at least eight hours of sleep a day? If you’re like me, you feel you look better with dark circles and puffy bags under your eyes teamed with a sallow complexion. Have you caught your husband lustily eyeing the groggy woman ahead of you at the checkout line, confirming your … [Read more...]
