Archive for the “Challenges” category

Thoughts from a Mother of 6 Months

by Ashley on August 14, 2013

I have been a mother for 6 months and 6 days. There has been good and bad, as I expected. What I didn’t expect was just how much good and how much bad there would be. For example, I expected (…)

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Surviving Questions and Comments from Strangers

by Ashley on January 9, 2013

What a year this is going to be. Not only did we not die during the Mayan apocalypse late last year, some of us, including me, will be adding to the world’s head count this year. As a quick aside, (…)

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How to Handle a Power Tripper

by Ashley on August 30, 2012

Here’s a baffling question: What is it about power that makes some people giddy? “It is less mortifying to believe oneself unpopular than insignificant.” – Edith Wharton, American author Ms. Wharton might have something there. According to her, it’s lack (…)

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Eviction Notice: Effective Immediately

by Ashley on August 22, 2012

A quote I heard recently on a silly TV show struck me as profound, and I’ve taken it to heart. (I already know you’re embarrassed for me to be admitting this in public. Duly noted. Regardless, I’ll continue.) Let me (…)

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How to Decide Which Way to Go

by Ashley on May 20, 2012

I am approaching a fork in the road. Because I tend to be a control freak, I like to consider where each path will lead me before making a decision. And because my deliberation can border on obsession at times, (…)

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Fear Factor: Babysitting Edition

by Ashley on April 23, 2012

I’m not a “kid person.” (Understatement of the year, no?) Sure, I like babies. As long as they aren’t screaming or pooping. Drooling isn’t great, but I can handle that. Spitting up is a different story. Despite knowing this, a (…)

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