Author Archives: Love and Lunchmeat

The Things We Leave Behind

Posted on January 15, 2013

“Will she live to be 100? When’s Greatma going to get out of the hospital?” Clearly, my six-year-old didn’t understand what I was trying to tell him. My own voice was soft but firm. I didn’t mince my words. “No, … Continue reading →

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And Sometimes I’m Naughty…

Posted on December 20, 2012

When my middle child was two, we traveled out of state to visit a friend. She had only met John once before, and this time she was really struck by him. “He’s so cute!” she gushed, “And it’s a good … Continue reading →

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Defusion

Posted on December 18, 2012

*I wrote this last April, prior to our son beginning a Prozac trial.  I’m wool-gathering, thus putting up old stuff.  (It’s better than writing something rash.)  Also, this post is tangentially related to the piece I’m currently writing.  The title … Continue reading →

Posted in Autism, Parenting | 18 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Delicate

Posted on December 14, 2012

There’s still a good deal of clean-up going on here from recent storms.  Although this tree may look delicate… the fact that it’s still standing says otherwise. Beam Me Up.  This song was not what I was expecting, but it’s … Continue reading →

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Just Like Christmas, Only Better!

Posted on December 10, 2012

It’s always a little nostalgic when you sell your house.  It’s time for us to move on, but I’m dreading it.  I will miss this house.  When we bought it seven years ago, we claimed we were never leaving.  Now … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Parenting | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 28 Comments