Words matter.
I write about Motherhood, Career, Feminism & Social Justice issues. I also write poems sometimes.
Mother’s Day can be complicated, and it’s okay
Mother’s Day brings out some weird emotions in all of us, and that is okay.
Just keep going (or what to do when you feel stuck)
A journal entry I wrote in Dec 4, 2010, about a 5-mile run I did around College Hill, Providence
How I’ve done with regard to my New Year “Resolutions” for 2024 so far (realistic)
The feature image might or might not reflect my progress thus far…Hope this give you some inspiration (thanks to the high & mighty aspiration) and comfort (due to the low grades thus far). lol. I’ll update at the beginning of next year.
“This too shall pass” and other 33rd birthday reflections
Feature Image: double rainbow after a long day of clouds and rain.
“What is the Key to Life?” and Other 32nd Birthday Ponderings
Spoiler Alert: I don’t think it is Happiness.
The Birth of Ira Smooke (and some Labor & Delivery Tips from a Mom of Two)
Ira Klay Smooke was born at 6:14 pm on May 9, 2022 at the Vail Hospital via a smooth, almost painless vaginal delivery ✨