Category: teens

To boldly go, part two

by Karen, posted in Disney, teens, Travel

So a funny thing happened after I decided to go to Disney with  my daughter. You know how they say that the universe starts lining up to help you when you are on the right track? Well, it's TRUE! I saw it happen with my own eyes! First I thought, no way can I make … Continue reading To boldly go, part two

To boldly go, part one

by Karen, posted in Adult children, family, my one word, teens, Travel

My daughter has been asking to go to Disney since she was about 9 years old. I would always listen to her ask, nod, smile, and say that tried and true line that I'd borrowed from my own mother: "We'll see." I got away with that for, oh, 5 years or so. Five years during … Continue reading To boldly go, part one

Lemons

by Karen, posted in Adult children, family, fitness, teens

I got up early on the Sunday of Daylight Savings Time, the way I (almost) always do. Time to make the donuts... No wait! That's not right! Time to feed the chickens....I threw on my coat over my PJ's and bumped into my daughter on the way out. She said she was getting in the … Continue reading Lemons

A welcoming place

by Karen, posted in (it's all about the) food, family, my one word, teens

I had the great pleasure of attending the Bean Tree Open House today with my daughter, Izzy. Their Facebook page describes Bean Tree as "a studio for creativity and growth". Sign me up for that. When we entered the house through (after much discussion) the middle of three doors, we found ourselves in bright, cheerful kitchen. Nancy … Continue reading A welcoming place

Perfect day

by Karen, posted in author, NaNoWriMo2014, teens, writing

My daughter has this interesting project at school. As I understand it, these are the rules: Part 1: They have to write their perfect day, if money was no object, from the time they get up until the time they go to bed. Part 2: They have to write what they think their day would … Continue reading Perfect day

The kindness of strangers

by Karen, posted in Angels, family, friends, teens

My daughter was working in a project for her history class that required her to do a Jackie Chan impersonation. This required her to wear a gi ( full disclosure: until I googled it I was spelling it 'gee'-my bad). Izzy did take karate years ago...for about 5 minutes. Needless to say, we did not … Continue reading The kindness of strangers

Hair today, gone tomorrow

by Karen, posted in family, Midlife Crisis, teens

I have long hair. Whoops, I used to have long hair.  I have a tradition. Every few years, when my hair gets long enough, I cut it off and donate it to Locks of Love. I have done this for years. My daughter donated her hair from her first hair cut. I wasn't sure how … Continue reading Hair today, gone tomorrow

Library book sale

by Karen, posted in (it's all about the) food, books, family, friends, teens

My daughter and I ventured into new territory together last year when we volunteered together for the Friends of the Wells Public Library annual fundraising book sale. We had such a good time volunteering last year that we are planning to do it again this year. We mostly sorted and carried books to their proper … Continue reading Library book sale

Alive and Kickin’

by Karen, posted in family, Midlife Crisis, teens

Want to make your daughter's day?  Sing a song from your youth. I did this today, and in front of her friend, no less. What the hell was I thinking? I don't know. I was inspired. In my defense, the song came on after "Operator" by Lady Gaga, catching me a little off guard. Yes, … Continue reading Alive and Kickin’

Mantra for 2013

by Karen, posted in (it's all about the) food, family, Midlife Crisis, restaurants, teens

At a company that I worked for a while back, the atmosphere was dark and heavy. People often described the job as "Well, it is what it is." Body language and facial expressions left no doubt that what it was, well, was yucky. After years of hearing this "It is what it is" crap, it … Continue reading Mantra for 2013