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Monthly Archives: October 2013

There are days when I wish to be a more perfect mom. Days like today, for instance. Days like today when my husband came home, asked me how we were doing, and I tried not to cry. I felt like a failure today. Me: I wish that I were more perfect. I wish to be a […]

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It’s been a couple of weeks since I participated in The Ten Things of Thankful. Which isn’t to say that I haven’t been thankful, as I have. But rather than go back and tell you about moments when laughter and gratitude has graced our lives, I’m going to focus on the three that are top […]

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Halloween costumes pretty much suck for women. Unless, of course, you want to be a Wonder Woman Skank and jiggle along the sidewalks of your neighborhood wearing tights while pretending that you’re 25 years 15 years younger. I’ve never been the Sexy Nurse, the Sexy Wonder Woman Skank, the Sexy Vampire (ok maybe I tried […]

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Today’s Our Land post has been written by a lovely and amazing person, who has generously contributed to The Land of Empathy and Wonder in the past. With the following post, she’s choosing to remain anonymous. Her anonymity obviously takes nothing away from her powerful and amazing words. I hope that you’ll let her know […]

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Once, when I was sound asleep, I thought I heard the Voice of God. It went something like this: Him: “Wake UP!” Me (still dreaming): “Huh? Who are you? God?” Him: “Damnit, get up!” Me, blurry-eyed, squinting, and looking up to see this:   He who turned out to be my dad: “You never had […]

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I know that I’m not alone in continually feeling like there’s not enough time for anything. Like all of us, there are moments when I’m at work and realize that I haven’t yet replied to a personal email, a blogger’s comment, or purchased my brother’s birthday card. While spending time with my son, I often […]

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