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Tag Archives: Unplanned Life
Dating Daze, Part 2
After I sent Raymond my bold email, I didn’t hear back for two days. I worried that maybe I’d been too forward. But then I received a message: Ha! Okay. What are doing later this week? We were both free … Continue reading
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Tagged Acceptance, Authenticity, Autism, Dating, Disappointment, Online Dating, Self-Worth, Single Parent, Unplanned Life
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Dating Daze, Part 1
Back in November, when I was in Truckee with my college girlfriends (you can read about that here and here and here), I entertained my long-married friends with dramatic dating tales. As always, they were enthralled. I filled them in … Continue reading
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Tagged Acceptance, Dating, Disappointment, Online Dating, Single Parent, Unplanned Life
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Happy New Year!
It’s 2018! How in the heck did that happen? Wishing you a peaceful, prosperous, gratitude-filled year. I’ll see you in a week with more of my Unplanned Life….
Happy Holidays!
Katie and I wish everyone a peaceful and relaxing holiday season. I’ll be back in three weeks with more of my Unplanned Life….
This Is Why I Don’t Get Out Much, Part 3
In a panic, I called everyone I knew in the area. No one was home. I called Nate back and he insisted that I call my parents. “My parents? No way.” “You have to. I need help.” They can’t really … Continue reading
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Tagged Autism, Behavioral Issues, Single Parent, UC Davis, Unplanned Life
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This Is Why I Don’t Get Out Much, Part 2
After the incident in the shower, Jennifer, my respite sitter, struggled to keep things under control. But my daughter was in a rage fueled by anger, puberty, sensory dysregulation, or a combination of all three. Katie kicked the mirrored closet … Continue reading
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Tagged Autism, Behavioral Issues, Single Parent, UC Davis, Unplanned Life
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This Is Why I Don’t Get Out Much, Part 1
Speaking of gratitude, I am beyond grateful that the University of California saw fit to introduce me to five of the most amazing friends a gal could have. We met in Sereno Hall at U.C. Davis (UCD) in the fall of … Continue reading
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Tagged Autism, Behavioral Issues, Single Parent, Truckee, UC Davis, Unplanned Life
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Happy Thanksgiving
Katie and I wish you a relaxing and abundant Thanksgiving! I’m terrifically grateful that the City of Livermore selected me as its fourth Poet Laureate. It’s been an amazing journey, and I can’t wait to see what unfolds in the remainder … Continue reading
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Tagged Gratitude, Holidays, Poet Laureate, Unplanned Life, Writing Life
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Holiday Blessings
This month, like many of us, I’ve been reflecting on gratitude. I have so many incredible things for which to be grateful: My ever-amazing daughter, Katie, who is my greatest teacher. Her fabulous school, which continues to rock our world. … Continue reading
Yes, You Can Look
Lately I’ve had numerous male friends—guys I didn’t think had an issue with sexual harassment and assault, or even frankly with discrimination, guys who for years had truly seemed to “get it”—whine and say something to the effect of: now … Continue reading
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Tagged #MeToo, Anxiety, Change, Harvey Weinstein, Sexual Harassment, Unplanned Life, Workplace
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