Author Archives: Kismet

Our Kids

Today I was thinking on the issue of so many kids having issues in school, with ADHD, autism, sensory issues, allergies, and every condition in between. In essence, having a student with issues in the school system has basically become the norm. At first I hypothesized in my conspiratorially minded way that the parents, andContinue reading “Our Kids”

My Secrets

People always ask how I can look so good after having 5 kids. Mostly I owe this to good genes. My Mom gave me beautiful skin. From my Dad I inherited a zest for life and positive, adventurous outlook, longevity genes and sun hardy skin. But aside from that here are my daily tips. AContinue reading “My Secrets”

Timeshare Part II 🏖️🗺️🏨

I wrote some time ago about what our timeshare (vacation points at Holiday Inn) has meant to my family. Would I do it again? Probably not. But my family loves it so I’m still happy I did. Maybe that doesn’t make sense to anyone but me. We are up here again this weekend for aContinue reading “Timeshare Part II 🏖️🗺️🏨”

On Meat

I have been a mostly vegetarian for the past 34 years of my now 50 years. I do occasionally consume fish or seafood. I do eat dairy and eggs (though in the beginning I didn’t). I had a friend who gave me a lot of frozen Costco meat for my five kids because he stoppedContinue reading “On Meat”

On Energy ☀️💨⛽️

I have three comments on the current hyperactivity on moving toward different energy sources. 1. We should wait until we have actual reasonable workable alternatives. 2. We need to remember that all energy has a source…electricity to power electric cars still must be sourced from other energy. 3. It is immoral to require people toContinue reading “On Energy ☀️💨⛽️”

Encouragement for Those Considering Divorce 🙏✨

I have a friend considering divorce. When she shared about her experience it takes me back to that tortuous period of the end of my marriage. The lead in the belly feeling of walking into the marital home, the feeling that dissonance could break out from its latent state into a full fledged conflict atContinue reading “Encouragement for Those Considering Divorce 🙏✨”

On Germs and the Constitution

I really appreciate the point highlighted in the book The Real Anthony Fauci by Robert F. Kennedy., Jr.: The founding fathers were well aware of the ravaging effect epidemics of disease can cause, familiar with smallpox and malaria slaying their troops. Yet…they refused to include in our Constitution an exception allowing for the suspension ofContinue reading “On Germs and the Constitution”

Ode to The Beach 🏖️

The beach is the great equalizer. It is the end of the school year here in Florida and all the kids are gathering there. I think they…we all…are so happy to be back to it after the recent hurricane. For the kids, for everyone, it is somewhere beautiful and luxurious to go that is basicallyContinue reading “Ode to The Beach 🏖️”

GRADUATION!🎉🎓

One Down…4 to Go! Graduation is always a festive time, but for me, this day when my first of five kiddos will graduate from high school, it feels like Christmas morning! The moment is all that much sweeter because there were many times over the past year that I wasn’t sure if it would happen.Continue reading “GRADUATION!🎉🎓”