Jamie Mikol
Am I Making the Right Choice?
Should I test my child over some sniffles or send them to school? Should I start homeschooling my kids in favor of health or continue sending them in favor of education and my own...
Where Were You on 9/11?
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the horrific day that ironically resembles the number Americans call for emergencies. Little did we know when that first plane hit how the rest of the day would...
On the Verge of 40…
In 2010, I received a Facebook announcement that my 10-year high school reunion was coming up and my jaw dropped. There was no way this time in my life had arrived. Then last year,...
Laser Hair Removal: The Good, The Bad and the Hairless
I HATE shaving my armpits. Can I scream that a little louder? I HATE SHAVING MY ARMPITS!! I’ve been doing it for probably 25 years, but I can’t do it every day because I...
The First “I Hate You”
O: “I HATE you!”
Me: “WHAT?!”
O: “I hate you.” (more subtly and softly)
Me: “You hate me?”
O: “Yes.” (sounding regretful)
Me: “Well, that’s unfortunate because I love you.”
O: “I wuv you too.”
A dagger to my heart. That’s the...
The Wonders of One-on-One
Any other moms feel like you are constantly around your children, yet they continue asking you to play with them or spend time with them? As a stay-at-home mom during a pandemic, this scenario...
60 Random Acts of Kindness
kind·ness |ˈkīn(d)nəs |
noun
the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate As I pulled up to the Starbucks window, ready to hold out my credit card, I was told the car in front of me had already...