. . . It was his interviewee’s response that moved me. She advised him, every new day, every morning, every shade drawn, curtain pulled is a new page of our story. Wow! Coming home from a long day at work, a tedious drive home in the dark at this time of year is a downer. … Continue reading Changing the World on the Ride Home
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As a kid growing up in the 80's, 2020 was an eternity away. I was a child who still needed to graduate, go to college, get a job, have a family. Now it is here! I have accomplished all those things. 40 years really flew by? But I am not here to say how I … Continue reading 2020; new year, new decade
I am the Meager Modern Mom. As my self prescribed name suggests, I am trying to live a modern life in the 21st century. It can be a struggle. There are parenting challenges dealing with technology. Difficulties come with being a working mom who loves her job and wants to be there for her daughter. … Continue reading Is the desire for chivalry dueling my modernist lifestyle?
She watched him place the luggage overhead and hoped that he didn’t push too hard. She was exhausted as she settled into her window seat and let the cool air from the above vent blow on her. These last 10 days were a blur now, the food, the drinks, the rented house, the countryside. It … Continue reading The Plane Ride Home
The sweat dripped down the side of her face as she settled into her seat on the top level. She was squished between two strangers; it was the only seat available. She had rushed the two miles dodging regular commuters through the city. She made it with 5 minutes to spare, but the train was … Continue reading A Train Ride Home
Their shared wish was all well and good in theory, but they all are married with children. Their lives are so jammed packed with sports, scouts, schedules. As professional mothers, they have little time to themselves, let alone time to make memories with friends. A 1990’s song played on the radio bringing the two passengers … Continue reading The Ride Home from a Reunion
She pulled out of the parking lot at her office through gaps in the crowd. She didn’t need the heat as she did this morning. The chill in the air and her heart were both gone. It was April and here in the Midwest the car heater was needed long into May. This frosty air … Continue reading The Ride Home from Work
The sun was low in the sky as they turned left onto the road out of her parent’s subdivision. She noticed the sky was smeared with pink as they turned west toward the setting sun. Her husband had recalled earlier in the week when he got the news, how he met his dear … Continue reading The Ride Home in Tribute
Here we are full force into another summer. Another summer when a parent needs to compete with screen time. I was ready again. This summer we instituted a daily time limit for our daughter's screen time in addition to a way to earn more time. To keep her brain strong we make her read and … Continue reading Summer programs to combat Screen Time
