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My Hot Topics
Today I wanted to share my thoughts and observations on things that have caught my attention this week. All these things, whether in the news or around me, have made me pause and think. Maybe others...
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Really, Romney???
I was very disappointed by Mitt Romney‘s recent statements calling 47% of our country victims who are basically freeloaders on the government. He implies that President Obama’s supporters are all...
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Soccer Dads
It’s soccer season for many of our kids and this takes a lot of family commitment. Every weekend belongs partially to soccer and for some families there are weekday practices as well. During my many...
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Bracing for Hurricane Sandy
We’re bracing ourselves for Hurricane Sandy so I can’t write about anything else. No matter what else you’re doing, this storm is looming overhead and in the back of our minds. My kids are surprised...
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It Takes a Village to Survive Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy has passed but the aftermath is something that all of us in NJ/NYC are still suffering through. I live in NJ and my husband works in NYC so we’ve been affected by the mess in both. It...
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Politics- When Kids Behave and Adults Misbehave
This year’s presidential election has shown me things I never saw in previous elections. Part of this is because I can see it through the eyes of my now school-age children. The other reason is...
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Can’t Complain About Chronic Pain
“Oh, you’re not feeling well? (Again)” The ‘Again’ is the main reaction rather than sympathy for someone with a chronic sickness or problem. I know the feeling to some extent since I’ve been...
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Houses are a Money Pit
Owning a home is part of the American dream. Though that dream can sometimes be a nightmare when you have to worry about all the upkeep and unexpected repairs. This is happening to me with a simple...
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Decline of Morality
Reading the news lately has been especially painful and disturbing. It just seems like instead of growing and becoming more civilized as you would expect, many elements of society are deteriorating. A...
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Happy Retirement!
My mom retired today after 40 years of service and it got me thinking about the different ages people retire at these days. Many people continue to work for financial reasons because in our recent...
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The New India
When I was growing up, India, the country of my heritage was considered a third world country. The India that my kids are growing up seeing is a whole different place, however. So much has changed in...
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What Do You Tell Your Kids About This Scary World?
I was not ready when my son came home from first grade telling me he learned about the 9/11 attacks and the wars going on. I wanted to shelter my kids from thoughts of such evil in the world for a bit...
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A Soccer Mom’s Perspective on FIFA World Cup
I generally don’t care to play or watch sports. I only watch a few games a year and that is more for the social aspect. However, now that my son’s both play soccer, I am getting into watching this...
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Not Enough Mom-Me Time Anymore
So, parenting is supposed to get easier as the kids grow up right? Nope, I wouldn’t say so. We tell a new mom to sleep when the baby sleeps and people rally around to give the parents a much needed...
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When it Rains it Pours
Why is that when you’re feeling down, things often seem to get worse. I’ve been there before and also heard from many friends when they seem to be having a spree of really bad luck. Lately, I started...
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Brain Clogged by the Election
I’ve been asked why I haven’t blogged in so long…well, my brain is clogged by this election. It’s been so stressful and contentious and it has been hard not to be distracted by all that. I mean I...
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A Silver Lining for the Covid-19 Crisis
There is so much stress and panic over the Covid-19 virus. Everyone is on edge, worried about their loved ones and trying to figure out how to adjust their daily lives to be safe. This is a first...
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Driving Each Other Crazy
Stuck in a house together, socially distancing from the world but completely trapped together with your family. Many people have mentioned they are driving each other crazy. It is understandable....
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Staying inside Constantly terrified Of a looming threat, That we can’t see. Never thought I’d be a danger To my Mom and Dad. Staying away For everyone’s safety. Never knowing when We could become...
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