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An hour to myself?

Posted 22nd October 2008 by MaryP, tagged parenting, priorities, time management, teens, downtime, parenting young adults me-time

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Today, I'm puddling about on sites that I love (like this one!). Yesterday, I went to the library. Tomorrow, I think I might do the manicure/pedicure thing... maybe with my youngest. My kids are teens and a twenty-something, you see. You mothers of under-threes? Your time will come! Word to ths wise?…

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Spring

Posted 28th April 2008 by MaryP

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I have trouble with winters. As the light dims, so does my energy, my mood, my interest in things. It's depression, obviously. Not profound: I still take pleasure in my surroundings, still do my job efficiently, still laugh with my family. But things are more work.My husband bought me a SAD light for…

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Ah, friendship...

Posted 5th April 2008 by MaryP

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I received some news last night that had me so very angry I had to leave the house. Walked down the street, tears of rage streaming down my face. Tears that I am sure sizzled right off my face, so intense was the fury.After I walked through the dark and the drizzle for a while, I hauled out my phone…

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Go, Veggie!

Posted 30th March 2008 by MaryP, tagged cooking, teens, menu-planning, vegetarianism, family dinners

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My daughter went vegetarian about four months ago. I was vegetarian for a few years in my teens and twenties, so I'm familiar enough with the requirements that it was not a huge adjustment. Our family has meatless meals about twice a week, anyway, which again makes the adjustment easier. She's lacto-ovo,…

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A day to myself

Posted 25th March 2008 by MaryP

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What would I do with a day to myself?Right now I'm running such an alone-time deficit, I think I'd need at least four days to get through it all... I'd like to wake when I feel like it, and go to bed when I feel like it. (Early, on both ends.) - I'd like a long soak in a hot tub, and do all the body-pampering…

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