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Hamster Series 1/2: Big Mamma Love for a Little Fur Ball Hamster Series 2/2: Welcome to the World’s Toughest Hamster
Barbara (shuffling in the kitchen with a long face): Mom, Batgirl is shaking again.
She hugs my robed-self tightly from the side. I wrap my arms around her.
Me: People also get like this, at the end, too. It’s just that we give them medicine.
Barbara: It’s not fair.
Yes, it might be time for a kleenex. Read on, sweet animal-loving soul!Wow. I’ve never seen her hold anything with so much care.
Me: You’re like a hamster-whisperer.
Barbara: LOL, Mom.
Hamster Series 1/2: Big Mamma Love for a Little Fur Ball Hamster Series 2/2: Welcome to the World’s Toughest Hamster
Barbara (My 11-year-old daughter): OMG Mom! Is that a hamster?
Me: Yep! What do you think? He just came in.
Barbara: He is super cute! And not like Herman.
Me: Do you mean because he’s a different color?
Barbara: Yes, and he’s so small.
Me: No, it’s just the black fur, he’s another Siberian hamster. We’ll still have to use the rat cage.
Barbara: LOL, OK 😀
loving this hammy? what will happen next? Read on!How is 2021 going to be better? With a Pocket Full of Sanity, of course. by Heidi Esther
The year stretches gloriously ahead, beckoning you to think about what to make of 2021. Like a stretch of untouched snow begging you to romp and sled and make snow angels.
Oh! I just love fresh snow. I wonder what heidi esther got for me this time!Country Club Series 1/2: It’s the Most Aunt-Flo-der-ful, Country Club Series 2/2: Aunt Flo Strikes Back
I’m sure it’s sweat. It’s after dark and still in the 90s.
I scan the landscape. For the darkest path. In case Aunt Flo decided not to leave. Bee-atch.
Okay, can’t walk-run to my car. My purse is in the office. Breathe. My next steps:
I’m sure I’m fine.
is she fine? OMG, I can’t even watch. Why didn’t she double up, dear god, why???Country Club Series 1/2: It’s the Most Aunt-Flo-der-ful, Country Club Series 2/2: Aunt Flo Strikes Back
Two giant tents – filled with properly-placed napkins and gourmet picnic food on silver chafing dishes. A live pop cover band tests their equipment, which means you don’t have to bring your 9-iron today. Or plaid pants. Unless you really want to.
can you smell the cut grass and the grill? Read more to hear about “the wrinkle”We are, though we may not always show it, grateful for all you give us. For all you bless us to live with and love. For all you give us to eat that nourishes our souls, today and forward. Thank you.
I woke, laden and remorseful. For the immense suffering that it took to make my plate possible:
how long is this grace? about 4 min 🙂 read on, woken soul!Honestly, I just thought play meant sanitizing and rotating the kids’ toys. And you don’t care that I shave my toe knuckles or …
Engagement Series 1/3: How Can I Love You? Engagement Series 2/3: The Return of the Ring Engagement Series 3/3: Sponge Bathing, with love
Me: I’m sorry. You know I love you, right?
Stacey (wiping tears): It doesn’t feel like it.
Allllright, what did Heidi do now? And what does that have to do with sponge baths? read on!Engagement Series 1/3: How Can I Love You? Engagement Series 2/3: The Return of the Ring Engagement Series 3/3: Sponge Bathing, with love
Me: I mean, yes. I’ll marry you. Someday. I love you. Truly, madly, deeply. You know.
Stacey (sheepishly): Yea, baby. I know.
Me: Can I see the ring?
will heidi put the ring on and (gasp!) become the ACCOMMODATING wife again? read on!I stood with sinking legs, at the threshold of my ex’s new house. Inside was silent and cave-dark against the light from the doorway. His large figure, daunting, challenging, between me and the sun.
I wanted a hoodie. I needed a bathroom. I desperately wanted to compliment him. My kids, 6 and 7, were still inside, looking for guidance. My tongue was stuck; lead feet ensued.
Geeeeeze, people, stop getting ahead of yourselves! This is not a story about violence. But when my ex gets angry, it’s like his eyes sink into his head and turn all black – like the black-oil people who get infected with the alien virus in X-Files. Get what I’m sayin?
Pre-divorce, my immediate response to his anger was either:
What do you do when you’re scared? read on and respond at the end!Don’t want to read the story? Skip to Your HUG and a Storytelling Prompt!
“I just feel like a part of me no longer fits with my life.”
“I’m grieving…everything (climate change, my kid graduating kindergarten, divorce, loss of a friend, the body I once had…)”
“I’m exhausted and can’t keep up with everything and everyone. Where will I find the time?”
“Is this it?” – a small voice inside of you
If so, you might be in – or close to – a time of change in your life. Take heart, beautiful, generous soul, you can learn to navigate them with grace and ease. Here’s an example of life’s transitions on my side of the fence
during times of transition, you can still flourish.
