I experienced an unusual burst of energy around 5:15 after getting off of the phone with a prospective student. That’s the only possible cause I can come up with for what followed – there was no caffeine involved, so that couldn’t be it, but perhaps just having an opportunity to connect with another person onContinueContinue reading “A Just Plain Good Day”
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Standing in the Snow Crying
We took the kids out to play in the snow this morning for about an hour. Elvis hated it and Lydia loved it. Elvis wouldn’t move if I put him down – he seriously looked like that kid in the Christmas Story. He would look up at me and just start moaning. It was soContinueContinue reading “Standing in the Snow Crying”
Make Believe
We’re back in Ashland and back to the same routine as if we never left, which is unfortunate. One would think that being removed from an environment for over two weeks would untrain toddler bad habits, kind of like detox and rehab. But, no. Elvis is still attracted to the fireplace, Lydia still insists sheContinueContinue reading “Make Believe”
2009 Writing Resolution
Elvis said his first two-syllable word today – tractor. He is possibly the cutest thing on the planet, even cuter than labrador puppies. My mom took a short video clip of him, Lydia, my dad, and me sitting on the couch looking through a tractor book. It will go on Facebook sometime soon… if FacebookContinueContinue reading “2009 Writing Resolution”
Happy New Year!
I just ventured into Google to find out where I’m popping up these days (as my maiden name – the married version pulls up too many hits), and was sorely disappointed not to see Sarebear’s Sentral Spot appearing anymore. So, I dug up the old account and password, which, embarrassingly enough, is the same passwordContinueContinue reading “Happy New Year!”
Gimme All Your Lovin’
Is there anything more moving than your child saying, “I love you too, Mom”? Is there? What could be better than saying goodnight and I love you and getting that reply? This is why we change diapers. This is why we cook meals and then make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches when they don’t wantContinueContinue reading “Gimme All Your Lovin’”
Revision of Hoarding Any Memory
Hoarding Any Memory Come give me a smooch! – Richard Lingro, Sr.You appear in a family picnic clipfifty pounds heavier than I rememberand bearded. Come give me a smooch!that scruffy kiss and heavy hug.Lawn mower tractor pulls, greasy rags,and polka music play, profoundaround the fuzzy photos, figures distorted,shorter, thinner, younger years away,driving in a silverContinueContinue reading “Revision of Hoarding Any Memory”
Baked Apple, Green Ogres, and Snuggles
My word it’s been a week already. I am pretty run down tonight after a busy day at work and frustrating financial mishaps. I hate money. I really do. All of its finiteness, especially. But in the end, note the lilies in the field and the sparrows in the air – and we’re worth muchContinueContinue reading “Baked Apple, Green Ogres, and Snuggles”
Saturdays
Lately, I have had the great joy of spending all day with my kids on the weekends. At least it feels like that – maybe it hasn’t been that way for long, but I LOVE this exhaustion from a day well spent. We squeezed out every ounce of good times from each available minute today,ContinueContinue reading “Saturdays”
Monday Recap
I am still bubbling over a bit about this whole chapbook thing. Chapbooks, for those who aren’t as bookish and nerdy as me, are kind of like mini-books or half the typical poetry manuscript. They generally consist of 15-25 pages of poems by one author. They are printed in limited edition print runs and usuallyContinueContinue reading “Monday Recap”
Sarah Marie Wells 