The year was 1988. The place was a hospital in Alabama. And the department in which I worked was called Patient Representatives. My boss Trisha, probably the best Patient Rep to ever walk the face of the earth, had just concluded an interview with a candidate for a part time position, and she was glowing. … Continue reading Let Me Tell You About Jan
When a friend recently asked me to compile a list of my favorite books, I'm sure she had no idea the list would be so long. And neither did I. I thought I'd come up with 10-15 books, maybe 20 that could be considered my tops. But oh, was I wrong. I got out pen … Continue reading These Are A Few Of My Favorite Reads
This post was originally published by ScaryMommy.com under the title "Letting Go Has Been The Hardest (And The Best) Thing I've Done As A Parent." _______________________________________________ I watched my youngest son drive away, his car packed for college. I was sad and empty and raw. I was lost. “Well, I guess you’re not a … Continue reading They Need Me, They Need Me Not: Parenting Adult Children
In light of the past months (year) of political turmoil, I recently began looking for something to read that would provide a distraction and make me feel better. I needed to fill that social media shaped hole I’d created several weeks ago by stepping away from all things negative. In the past, I’ve been more … Continue reading Five Books That Will Make You Feel Better-Worth The Read three
It’s that time of year again. Time to buy new pens and pencils, time to wake up early, and time to get that brain back in gear. It’s time to start school. For me, as a mom, this year’s start of school meant picking up a six-pack of new socks for one of my sons. … Continue reading Five Things That Surprised Me About Public School
Katy Shelton 