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Officially a Working Mom
Good Grief

Officially a Working Mom

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Contrary Mom • 9 Comments

My mom used to love all the TV psychics. My sister and I watched Sylvia Browne with her when we were small. Even as a kid, I was a skeptic. But it didn’t keep me from making a pact of after-death communication with my mom and sister. We brainstormed for days about how we would communicate with … Continue reading →

That Brown Couch
Good Grief / Uncategorized

That Brown Couch

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Contrary Mom • Leave a comment

“Well, what do you think of her?” my dad asked. I knew who he was talking about.  “I think she’s very nice,” I said. “And what do you say when I’m not around?” he tried to fish for more. I was folding laundry onto the brown, floral print couch and I was suddenly so uncomfortable … Continue reading →

Tattered Baby Blankets
Confessional / Good Grief

Tattered Baby Blankets

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Contrary Mom • 8 Comments

I’ve cleared out the attic, which was no small task.  I’ve washed everything and I’m getting it ready for a big garage sale.  Just like you used to have when I was a kid.  So I’m tagging the old baby blankets but it’s hard to put a price on them.  Stacks of pink and green … Continue reading →

Always On My Mind
Confessional / Good Grief

Always On My Mind

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Contrary Mom • 9 Comments

One week before her 63rd birthday last year, my mom got the worst news from her doctors. We knew, almost for certain, that she had pancreatic cancer again. She had already fought off renal and breast cancers, plus pancreatic cancer once. And now the pain in her back had been there for more than a … Continue reading →

My Mom Died, Too
Confessional / Good Grief

My Mom Died, Too

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Contrary Mom • 22 Comments

On the third ring a bored-sounding but polite woman answered the phone.  “Dr. Alaska’s office, this is Kay speaking, how may I help you?” “Hello Kay, my name is Mary and I’m a patient of Dr. Alaska’s, I’d like to make an appointment.” “It looks like Dr. Alaska doesn’t have an opening until the end … Continue reading →

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