Coffee Blog

My coffee has no flavour

If we were having coffee I would share with you that my coffee has been without scent or flavour the last little while but I still reach for my mug and try to find comfort in the warmth it attempts to pump into me with every sip. My mother past early last week; it appears… Continue reading My coffee has no flavour

Miscellaneous

The Penis Chronicles presents, “Mother”

The Penis Chronicles is a weekly platform for sharing childcare stories, advice & etcetera. Raising children is an adventure! And please, I know the title says “penis chronicles”, but stories about raising girls are very much welcome. Please post and share your link and/or your comments in the comments section below.

Miscellaneous

Happiness

March’s theme on Writing is Communication is things to be thankful for. What better things to be thankful for then things that make you happy and give you joy? With that in mind, today’s post is inspired by the question: Name five moments when you were ecstatically happy? For me, five moments that made me… Continue reading Happiness

Parenting & Other Life Stories

Recipe for a Mother’s Love

Recipe for a Mother’s Lovemakes unconditional What is mixed into a mother’s love? This balance of flavours comes from a short list of ingredients that doesn’t need to be overly complicated. INGREDIENTS Pinch of self-acceptance Pinch of continual wisdom Tad of respect & warm approval Tad of support Dash of infinite patience Hint of flexibility… Continue reading Recipe for a Mother’s Love

Parenting & Other Life Stories

Sleep(less): A Young Police Mom & the Last Fingers of Tiredness

As Zarya’s 5’3 and 135 pound frame enters the daycare she is swarmed by a mob of hyper toddlers jumping, hugging, grabbing, and generally causing mischief. One small hand reaches out and starts to pull her baton from her duty belt. With a mother’s lightning reflexes she stops him just as he pulls it free.… Continue reading Sleep(less): A Young Police Mom & the Last Fingers of Tiredness