When you lose someone the loss can be accentuated on the holidays. Today it is Halloween. In the morning I was at the middle school where I have volunteered for 10 years. It was the first school my oldest son entered after being homeschooled through elementary. I wanted to keep a casual eye so IContinue reading “Holiday Loss”
Author Archives: MMK
A Comparative Analysis of the Law of Two States
This morning I had the luxury of time and picked up two of my neglected periodicals, the Colorado Lawyer and The Florida Bar Journal. Reading through these side by side, which I rarely do, was an instructive experience that highlighted the difference between my two states of bar licensure. One difference between the states is thatContinue reading “A Comparative Analysis of the Law of Two States”
On Scary
Just my two cents on how we seem to view “scary” in relation to Halloween activities…🎃👻💀
On Loss … Again
Remembering the little things…🍃
On Camp
This is an accolade to camp. As a child I attended summer camps for one or two weeks or a few days at a time over the summer, sometimes a few different camps during a summer break. Never for the entire summer as some kids especially in the east do. It was mostly a lovelyContinue reading “On Camp”
Book Report
I am listening to a Reese Witherspoon book, Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall. I just happened upon it because it was well rated. I have been surprised and delighted by how much it resonates with me. As a mom who lost two of my children in one year I really identify with the lossContinue reading “Book Report”
On Loss
It is so hard always having to ignore or pretend that I have only 3 children when I have….had? 5. The questions from people about my children are dreaded and embarrassing. Sometimes I answer vaguely, dishonestly. Not wanting to admit my two oldest children are not here on earth anymore. Sometimes I just say theyContinue reading “On Loss”
On Teens … Again
I have discovered that when you have teenagers your time with them mostly surrounds their activities. I am super grateful that I get lots of entertainment from my kids. I get to alternately watch soccer, cheer (along with football and basketball going on in the background) and equestrian. These activities also dictate a lot ofContinue reading “On Teens … Again”
On Suicide Prevention
Reader advisory: This post contains information on suicide which could be upsetting to some. There is much out there on suicide prevention and awareness. But can we prevent suicide? I speak from personal experience, having lost two of my five children to suicide. Myth: Those who attempt suicide will first speak about their intentions. Truth:Continue reading “On Suicide Prevention”
Abuse Continues Generationally Unless Intentionally Addressed
An examination and first hand account of family abuse