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Posted on February 28, 2014by wendykarasin This is Merriam-Webster’s definition of parenting: the process of taking care of children until they are old enough to take care of themselves: the things that parents do to raise a child. It is clear to me that … Continue reading →

Posted on February 28, 2014 by wendykarasin | Leave a comment

Prompt That Made Me Cry, Number Two

Posted on February 19, 2014 by wendykarasin

The second prompt of Saturday’s writing group was this: What holds me back… My response: What holds me back stems from childhood – it’s wanting to be accepted, liked, cared for, not left. My parents’ divorce left me with a … Continue reading →

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Sometimes I Wish I Were A Koala

Posted on February 7, 2014 by wendykarasin

The thing about life is it’s a teeter-totter. Every day. I get into grooves for periods of time (sometimes long periods of time) and think I’ve found the answer. But my body, my mind, the environment, a relationship, will eventually … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Way

Posted on January 17, 2014 by wendykarasin

I went from a relatively carefree childhood (except for the divorce of my parents which was profound for a 3 year old) to my teen years (politically but not socially rebellious) to a well adjusted young lady and college graduate … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow Will Be Yesterday

Posted on January 9, 2014 by wendykarasin

I did a WordPress daily prompt (first one), and I’m looking over the assignment for my About Page. I will get to it. The truth is daily prompts, while worthwhile, are not my thing. I know they will bring me … Continue reading →

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5 Pounds Later…Not A bad Life

Posted on December 2, 2013 by wendykarasin

Thanksgiving is over, everyone has gone, I am slowly returning to my pre-Thanksgiving life. We have enumerated our blessings, speaking aloud our thankfulness. Relationships were the main category, but …items such as; health, shelter, food (such good food and so … Continue reading →

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Journey To Publish: Just Write

Posted on November 15, 2013 by wendykarasin

It is a lazy, chilly Friday. I had not intended to blog today but the voice of my middle son comes through, just write. There are stories everywhere; in my kitchen where a cabinet houses my grandmother’s white china with … Continue reading →

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