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Navigating Senior Care

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Better is Possible

I never. I never thought it would be this difficult. To be clear, I mean the situation, not my mother. We’re starting Mom’s fourth week with us and I’m exhausted, both physically and emotionally. Fortunately my mental capacity remains arguably … Continue reading →

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The Thing About Opening the Can

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Better is Possible

She’s here! GG, Grandma, Mom, has arrived. And she’s staying. For three months. At least that’s the plan. The seal on the proverbial can is broken. Mom and I, like many mother-daughters, have a complex relationship. Mom loves my brothers, … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to My Kids

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Better is Possible

To my beloved children (TLC): Yesterday Derek (my in law in training ;)) posted this on Facebook: I agree with Derek, I love THIS. I love that Noah is in a daycare that celebrates diversity. “It is important to teach … Continue reading →

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Self-Regulation: Give Me 5!

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Better is Possible

The best part of retirement, which in reality has become semi-retirement, is having time to invest in things that/people who, matter to me. Flexibility to hang out with friends, family, and grandchildren in the MIDDLE of the day just doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Take Five

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Better is Possible

Who doesn’t love spring break? Mine is being spent at my well-loved old house in Vernon; our eventual retirement home. This year we’ve actually, really, finally, started on some must needed reno’s. It’s been decided that windows shall be the … Continue reading →

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Parenting Without Praise? Not Me

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Better is Possible

What is it about us that we just can’t leave a good idea alone? Why do we have to dissect things ad nauseam, over-thinking to the point where ideas end up sounding just plain silly? Years ago, I was trained as … Continue reading →

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