Running Chatter

The countdown is nearing its end.  The end signifies the beginning.  Just seven days.  Seven days until the end of another school year and the beginning of summer break.  I kind of want to throw a “We Survived Another Year” Party.  But then again, I’m not really a party kind of girl.  Perhaps just some […]

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This morning I hugged Charlie and said good-bye and let my gaze rest on him as he climbed onto the bus to go to school.  I watched him take his seat and turn toward the window for one last wave good-bye as is our routine each morning.  As I watched the bus pull away I […]

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As always, Story People say it best. . . “Moms come in all shapes & sizes, but they’re pretty easy to recognize because they’re the ones who teach you stuff all the time about how to be in the world & sometimes that sounds a lot like:  Chew with your mouth closed. Sit still, Stand […]

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Before there was Running Chatter, I wrote. Before there was a husband and three kids, I wrote. Before there were pictures, I wrote. As far back as I can remember. . . I’ve written. I wrote to see, to feel, to process, to understand.  With each written word the burden was lightened, the story was […]

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