Category Archives: perspective

Taco Bell and Emotional Incontinence

Posted on June 20, 2014 by mE

So. The girls in our family are leaky. Hum. That sounds gross… we are “Emotionally Incontinent“… that’s more sophisticated stupid sounding, right? Okay – we cry easily! If you cry in front of me, I will probably join you. If … Continue reading →

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Scabby Butts and the Instagram Life Lie

Posted on May 19, 2014 by mE

A last minute decision left precious few moments to pack and jump on a flight. A drastic lack of sleep caused less than perfect choices as I tossed my wardrobe into a carry on and rushed to the airport. The up side … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons To Hate Mother’s Day

Posted on May 10, 2014 by mE

Tomorrow marks the 100 year anniversary of “Happy Mothers Day.” And it seems to become a bigger deal each year. The commercials – the pressure – the demands… All for what most agree is an arbitrary, “made-up” faux holiday that benefits … Continue reading →

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Broken Bubbles

Posted on April 7, 2014 by mE

Mason (the worlds very most adorable toddler EVER!) was running through the house. I suddenly hear a gasp, followed closely by intense giggling and running feet as he rushed toward me, filled with delight to deposit his latest treasure into … Continue reading →

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Today

Posted on March 27, 2014 by mE

Did you feel it this morning?!? When you woke up (or were forced awake). Before your eyelids fluttered or your mouth groaned or your arms stretched – it was there. It IS there. Brand new. Fresh. Free. Crazy. Extravagant. Overwhelming. … Continue reading →

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The Importance of the Ugly Work

Posted on March 24, 2014 by mE

You know that moment when you flush a toilet and instead of water swishing away it begins to rise? And you start jumping and hollering and dancing and yelling and crossing your fingers and praying and watching helplessly as it … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Lovin’ and Shame

Posted on March 12, 2014 by mE

Even by New York City standards it was a little odd: older African American man dressed in raggedy clothes walking down the street pulling a battery operated PA system and talking into a microphone. Based on experience I expected him … Continue reading →

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The Love/Hate day…

Posted on February 13, 2014 by mE

Valentines Day is one of those holidays you see such extremes! Some (uhhh usually the freshly in love or freshly in the dog house with their lover!) get waaaay into it and then others (and I will decline to comment … Continue reading →

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No Regerts – Wait?!? WHAT?!?

Posted on January 24, 2014 by mE

Are you a “No Regrets” kinda person or more of a “Regrets, I’ve had a few…” or the down right wallow-er in “would’a should’a could’a” ? I can be any of the above. “Perfect Marvelyne” loves the idea of “You … Continue reading →

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Tattoos and Cheerleaders

Posted on January 20, 2014 by mE

Just before Christmas my hubby took me to NYC for a few days of biz meetings and lots of play time. It was incredible weather – cold and snowy! Strangely enough – even tho it was the holiday season – it … Continue reading →

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