In a new stage of pre-menopause that I’m experiencing, apparently I can be hot AND cold at the same time. Who knew? It’s quite interesting to wake up in a sweat AND have cold feet. Also, did you know that my kindergarten students look at a 6 upside down and think it’s a 9? OrContinue reading “Two Things Can Be True”
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The Transformative Power of Adoption and Grief
November is National Adoption Month, and while we celebrate many things this time of year, it’s easy to get distracted by the Thanksgiving holidays, preparations for Christmas, and the endless Black Friday deals that seem to start earlier every year. Personally, I think starting the month with an election and the ongoing division among familyContinue reading “The Transformative Power of Adoption and Grief”
Who Are You Looking For?
On left: With my mom at the Garden Tomb, Jerusalem, 1970 In 1970, my parents traveled with me as a baby for 4 months through Asia and Europe. They were young and energetic and wanted to see the world. There are pictures of me at the Taj Mahal, the Parthenon, traveling by rickshaw in India,Continue reading “Who Are You Looking For?”
Getting Over “Get Over It”
As I wrote in my last post, this Lenten season I am FASTING from Unrealistic pressures and expectations Worry, doubt and fear about things out of my control Making decisions solely on making others “happy” and self denial at the expense of being “needed” My plan was to intentionally focus on each of these, 2Continue reading “Getting Over “Get Over It””
Shelley Harrington 