We are often told the key to happiness is forgiveness. We forgive others, not for their benefit, but for our own. I've spent a lifetime forgiving people. I've never been a grudge-holder, so forgiveness has (for the most part) come fairly easily for me. Or so I'd thought. Yesterday, I had an afternoon visit with … Continue reading Forgiveness
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Dear Cool Mom
Dear Cool Mom, You probably don’t remember me, but I remember you. How long has it been? Three years? Four? Doesn’t really matter, because I doubt you’ll read this letter. While you were being the fun mom hanging with the preteens in the skate park, I was sitting on the bench outside eating McDonalds. The … Continue reading Dear Cool Mom
I #AmWriting
If someone asked me, I'd tell them I haven't written anything in three months, but that isn't entirely true. I haven't written as much as I would like. I haven't worked on the projects I feel I should be working on. But I've written. (A little.) To tell you the truth, I've been down on … Continue reading I #AmWriting
Your Vote Counts
My feet are still hurting from pounding the pavement Saturday and Sunday. For the first time in my life, I went door-to-door canvassing for the candidate I support. My door-knocking partner has been canvassing since before I was born. Such dedication makes me feel terribly guilty that I haven't done my part before. I've been … Continue reading Your Vote Counts
Lessons I Learned From My Dog
Tasha is a hyperactive, intelligent, loving Australian Shepard mix who came into our lives almost eight months ago. She isn't the first dog who has worked her way into my heart, but she's made a tremendous impact on my life and the way I live it. Her boundless energy and capacity for getting in trouble … Continue reading Lessons I Learned From My Dog
Tricia Drammeh 