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Politely Defiant

Acceptance is an act of defiance.

Tag: motherhood

Safe Harbor

She was a complicated woman that loved me and supported my choices even when she disagreed with me.… Read More Safe Harbor

May 7, 2022May 8, 2022 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

Returning to Life

The world betrays the dead by continuing on without them. 

… Read More Returning to Life

April 11, 2022 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

Unpaid and unseen.

I am sick of pandemic living. I’m sick of wearing a mask. I have dreams about hugging people. I had a dream of eating a resplendent meal, indoors, in a restaurant and woke crying. Then I reminded myself that at least I had food on our shelves, a roof over our heads, and we are… Read More Unpaid and unseen.

February 7, 2021February 7, 2021 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

Shadows and the sweet

We always live on in people’s memories of us. To be truly loved is to be remembered.… Read More Shadows and the sweet

July 14, 2019July 14, 2019 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

What the &$#@ were they thinking?

Out of all the mysteries in life there are four that never cease to fascinate me:  the human brain, what happens after death, the purpose of life, and all the people that I wonder, “What the &$#@ were they thinking?”… Read More What the &$#@ were they thinking?

April 12, 2019 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

Learning the kaleidoscope.

So often it can be maddening and seem impossible to slow down enough to see things from their perspective yet, when I force myself to do so, I rarely regret the decision.… Read More Learning the kaleidoscope.

March 14, 2019 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

Snowgasm

The magic of humor, or snow, can save us all.… Read More Snowgasm

February 6, 2019March 14, 2019 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

Shadows and votes that go bump in the dark.

Everyone needs to vote. Each vote needs to count. Everyone deserves equal rights. There is no compromise over these three truths.… Read More Shadows and votes that go bump in the dark.

November 8, 2018November 8, 2018 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

The right to be safe.

Doing what’s right for your kids is never easy but protecting them is never a question.… Read More The right to be safe.

October 10, 2018October 7, 2018 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

When acceptance isn’t accommodated

If atypical means intelligent, polite, opinionated, creative, sensitive, and loving then I’ll take it over neurotypical any day. … Read More When acceptance isn’t accommodated

September 24, 2018 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

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