I am a rather sentimental person. I attach heavy meaning to things. Due to that, my name has considerable meaning for me- it is part of my identity. I have always felt that way. Which has provided a complicated history with my designation. My first name is Aaron- an unlikely spelling for a female. Throughout … Continue reading What’s in a name?

It is odd how we mark time. There are milestones to be met. Dates to remember. When someone hears that I have a son, their first question is "how old is he?" When I was married, within the initial set of questions was, "how long have you two been together?" The marks of time passing- … Continue reading The end of an era

I have dubbed Moose the ambassador of Mass. He takes an unabashed joy in trying to make friends with any individual seated within his vicinity. He will climb onto the pew for better access to those seated behind us. He will slide to his left or right to greet those beside us. He waves, babbles, … Continue reading Unwavering Spirit

I have been battling a cold. And a really tumultuous toddler with a cold. I could write that and leave it there. Anyone with kids- or who's been sick- would take that as reason enough to be behind in writing. But it isn't the whole truth. The whole truth is that I have been battling … Continue reading Disheveled thoughts