The Tree

January 14, 2021 ~ emilu28 ~ Leave a comment

There's a tree in the neighbors yard that I watch. Every morning as soon as I open my eyes, my gaze wanders to that tree. There's nothing special about this tree. It could almost be considered a nuisance the way its branches dance over the fence and deposit crumbling leaves in our yard every fall. … Continue reading The Tree

Trying on Fear

September 4, 2019 ~ emilu28 ~ 1 Comment

We interrupt this Lizzo self love series with this nugget of wisdom from a 4 year old. Part 2 coming at you this week. A few weeks ago, my youngest watched the Little Mermaid for the first time. While he enjoyed it (cause duh, who doesn't love the soundtrack???) he was absolutely terrified of Ursula. … Continue reading Trying on Fear

I was Going to Write Today but…

August 13, 2018August 13, 2018 ~ emilu28 ~ 4 Comments

I was going to write today. I really was. Well, I was going to write all week but today? Today I was really going to do it. Today I was going to be witty and insightful and I'd definitely make somebody cry. But then the kids let us sleep in and I'd basically be a … Continue reading I was Going to Write Today but…

Confidence is like a Candle and I Think I’m from the Dollar Store

July 17, 2018July 17, 2018 ~ emilu28 ~ 6 Comments

When does it happen? When do we start to lose our confidence...our belief that we are good and worthy and capable? Does it happen all at once? Or is it death by a thousand cuts? I think confidence is like a candle. How long it burns comes down to myriad factors: the size of the … Continue reading Confidence is like a Candle and I Think I’m from the Dollar Store

Staying Curious in the Face of Disappointment

January 19, 2018January 19, 2018 ~ emilu28 ~ Leave a comment

To say I'm disappointed is an understatement. In the last 3 days I lost 10 blog subscribers. 10. For a fledgling blogger with a very small following this felt absolutely devastating. For a brief moment I went into full on dramatic panic mode...what if this was the real message from above? A giant, blinking neon … Continue reading Staying Curious in the Face of Disappointment

Thanksgiving Neurosis

November 22, 2017November 22, 2017 ~ emilu28 ~ Leave a comment

Today I wasn't going to write because I had nothing deep or insightful to say. I tried. I watched an incredibly moving speech. I read inspirational quotes. I started delving into a post that would have been deep in subject but shallow in sincerity; it would have been my representative writing what she thought people … Continue reading Thanksgiving Neurosis

Halloween Candy and I Have Problems (plus NANOWRIMO starts NOW!)

November 1, 2017November 1, 2017 ~ emilu28 ~ Leave a comment

I've eaten close to 2 lbs of halloween candy today because when it comes to candy I have no chill. None. Zero. I can feel like death warmed over and it wouldn't matter. Hell I do feel like death warmed over and I'm still shoveling candy in my face hole. Some day my kids will be … Continue reading Halloween Candy and I Have Problems (plus NANOWRIMO starts NOW!)