Daily Thoughts
Teenage Wisdom Is NOT an Oxymoron
At least a few evenings recently, I have enjoyed some deep and wisdom-focused conversations with my teenagers. Believe it or not and contrary to some popular-culture memes, teenage wisdom is not an oxymoron as some may believe. In fact, I have grown to appreciate the...
The Write Time
When I graduated from high school, I remember all of the different conversations that circulated around us as seniors who were in the midst of one of our first big transitions—where were people headed after graduation. By that time, most of us had heard from the...
Catching Their Teenage Vibes
As I wrote yesterday, I am all about meeting my teenagers where they are because I love to find ways to connect with each of them. Of course, given that they are two unique, neurodivergent teens, they have equally unique interests. While there is some crossover and...
An Epic Dragon Battle
Have you ever invited yourself over to someone else’s house or into someone else’s activity or world? Honestly, it’s not something I make a habit of myself because, let’s face it, it feels a little weird, right? Unless, of course, I’m inviting myself into one of my...
Doing the Right Thing—for Themselves
There is a popular meme that circles social media from time to time regarding making plans to attend and event or get together with friends on one day, usually when you’re feeling energetic and ready to take on the world, and, then, on the day of the actual event, the...
Steeped in Joy
Every now and then, as I move through my day, my eyes will fall on my two teenagers and I will experience a familiar feeling, a feeling that is an amalgamation of wonder and gratitude and love. I don’t know about the experience of other parents, but ever since these...
Whispers Beneath the Noise
One night not too long ago as I lay in bed, I was listening to the nightsounds outside our bedroom window. As I’ve mentioned recently, I have learned that certain songbirds, like mockingbirds and cardinals, add their songs to the evening repertoire of nature’s summer...
Inspiring Laughter
Not a day goes by that I am not inspired to laugh heartily in the presence of my teenagers. If I had to pick one of the things for which I am always grateful each day, laughter easily tops that list. Even better is knowing that all of that laughter is great for my...
Head in the Clouds
When I wake up in the morning, the sun shines through the curtains in our living room, the window that reminds me of being at the beach with a window looking out on the ocean. And, yet, despite the brightness of the day’s beginning, by the time it’s time for me to...