Hi, my friends. Yes, we are still waiting for baby Nico to decide it is time to make his appearance. We (all members of the family) are learning more about patience than anybody ever wanted to know , along with what life circumstances can and cannot be controlled. Alas, baby Nico is healthy and apparently…
Category: Writing as a Discipline
Book Review: Finding Grace
I am very proud to say that I was the story consultant and first editor on Finding Grace, this very fine book by Patricia Dunn-Fierstein. This coming-of-age novel set in the Deep South during the early days of the Civil Rights Movement tells the story of Charlie, a thirteen-year-old girl, whose new friendship with a…
Repost: The Messiness of Change
I have always hated what comes first when contemplating change: the ruin of what is; the demolition of the status quo; the process of undoing in order to redo. This has caused me great discomfort, a person with a strong need for tidiness and order. “Let’s knock down that wall,” my husband might say as…
When In Need of a Comfort Activity
A comfort activity. That’s what I needed this afternoon while I continue to wait, wait, wait for that telephone call that starts with, “We are on our way to the hospital. Sarah’s in active labor.” Alas, how to fill the time until that call comes? How else? Bake! Don’t ask me why but lately I’ve…
Hear, Hear to Uncertainty
The baby waiting continues. Onto other topics… A very long day today. I am trying to get all my work done now so that I will be free for you-know-who when he decides it’s time to show his face. As a result, I am staying up too late tonight getting details handled before heading over…
Waiting Mode for Baby and Rain
Still no baby. Ray and I saw Sarah today and she looked great and said she felt better than she had in several days. We went for a walk together, and then she bounced on her yoga ball for a long time. We bought raspberry tea and I brewed her a cup. Raspberry is supposed…
Prep List for Birth Coaching Duties
All is quiet on the baby front. Sarah reported that last night she ate a “Pregnancy Salad” from a LA restaurant that has herbs and greens that supposedly help induce labor, but no go. Today, she drank castor oil and did a few other natural labor-inducing remedies, but nothing so far. This evening she wrote,…
Letter to My Grandson Who Is Lingering in the Womb
Dear Nico, Grandma has had her hair cut today and her roots touched up in special preparation for your arrival. It is okay, you can come on now. Your mom and dad have gotten everything ready for you. The crib is put together, your drawers are filled with new clothes and you even have a…
Stepping Off Into 2016
Happy New Year, my friends. I hope you have a great upcoming year. Thank you for being supporters of my blog and my writing. I appreciate your time and your attention to 20 Minutes a Day. I look forward to spending more time with you in 2016. I have no idea where the year will…
Why I Didn’t Post Last Night…
I worked 9 1/2 hours yesterday with one student on her college essays, which are due on 1/1. That is why I didn’t post last night. Today she will return at noon for what we hope is the wrap-up. I sincerely hope not to be working on New Year’s Day; however, I will if we…
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