Category Archives: Judy-isms

Entry #9: Sojourn into Middle School

Posted on October 28, 2013 by admin

I seriously don’t know who is having a rougher time transitioning into middle school, my son or me. The very first day was rough. He informed me that it would be the last time I was allowed to be seen … Continue reading →

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Modern Family

Posted on October 15, 2013 by admin

For those of you who have yet to indulge, let me make a recommendation. Give up  a half hour a week to watch the show Modern Family with your family. For our “modern family,” it has literally transformed our lives. … Continue reading →

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What does it mean to be a Mother?

Posted on May 9, 2013 by admin

Mother’s Day Mantra Here we are again coming up on that second Sunday in May that honors Mothers in America. In 1912, Anna Jarvis trademarked the phrases “second Sunday in May” and “Mother’s Day”. She specifically noted that “Mother’s” should … Continue reading →

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Take Me Out to the Ballgame

Posted on April 30, 2013 by admin

Baseball season in all its glory has begun: the all American tradition and rite of passage for so many of our boys.  The crack of the bat, an umpire’s resounding calls, and the smell of the grassy fields beckon… Spring … Continue reading →

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Turbulence: Parenting is not a Smooth Ride

Posted on April 9, 2013 by admin

“Please keep your seat belts fastened as we’ve hit a bit of a rough pocket. As soon as we get through this patchiness we’ll turn the fasten seat belt sign off and start our beverage service,” the pilot announced nonchalantly. … Continue reading →

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It Hurts when our Kids Separate from Us

Posted on March 18, 2013 by admin

Sunrise Sunset The flyer came home on Monday. The last school trip for the 6th grade elementary school would take place at the end of May. They would be going to tour Citizens Bank Park and take a cruise on … Continue reading →

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What Should a Parent Do When a Child Wants to Play Video Games at a Friend’s House

Posted on March 11, 2013 by admin

To Play or not To Play: That is the Question So here I am once again faced with a dilemma. This of course will be one of the many tough decisions I will have to make as a parent. Should … Continue reading →

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When Angry, DO NOT Hit the “Send” Button

Posted on February 6, 2013 by admin

Every relationship of ours may face some kind of crossroads or conflict at some point. In other words, the other person may do something that makes us angry. Anger is probably one of the least understood emotions. So much so, … Continue reading →

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Judy-isms #3: No Words or Easy Explanations

Posted on December 18, 2012 by admin

As I dropped my son off at school today, for the first time I can remember, I was fearful for his safety. I tried to tell myself that the school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut was one isolated incident by a … Continue reading →

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Judy-isms #2: Reflections of an Old Atari Video Game System

Posted on December 12, 2012 by admin

When I was about 12-years-old (in 1978), my father bought me one of the most spectacular and expensive birthday presents I had ever received from him – an Atari video game system. What had made it so special was that … Continue reading →

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