Category Archives: attitude

23 Things I Wish I Could Tell My Younger Mama Self

Posted on May 10, 2017 by thewritertracy

Me holding my first child when she was a week old, 1994 I’ve been a mother for 23 years. That means in the last 23 years I’ve changed hundreds of diapers, picked up thousands of toys, held puking children and … Continue reading →

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If Mom Were Still Here

Posted on March 28, 2017 by thewritertracy

Today is a new day. One that for me, comes with a bit of pain. Because 3 years ago today my mother died. Life has never been the same since. But here is the good news: Though the day may … Continue reading →

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Standing in the Middle of the Mess

Posted on August 24, 2016 by thewritertracy

She came down the stairs, a look of defeat on her face, “It feels like I’m not making any progress,” she said, “You can’t even tell I’ve done anything.” My oldest daughter is going to grad school and is moving … Continue reading →

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6 Lessons Learned From Being Alone

Posted on June 1, 2016 by thewritertracy

My bucket list, handwritten in 1998. Back in 1998, a friend and I decided we would make bucket lists; 100 things we wanted to do in our lifetime. My list was entitled, My Ultimate To-Do List! Oh my, was I … Continue reading →

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Like Mother, Like Daughter

Posted on May 7, 2016 by thewritertracy

If she were here, she’d have called me on the phone a month ago, asking me about my plans for Mother’s Day. I’d have said, “I don’t know Mom, I haven’t gotten there yet.” If she were here, she’d … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons Why I Love Yoga

Posted on March 22, 2016 by thewritertracy

I’ve spent the majority of my life exercising. But in the last seven months I’ve been fighting a few pesky health issues that have knocked me off the proverbial exercise wagon. Only now am I beginning to get back into … Continue reading →

Posted in attitude, Family Life, gratitude, inspiration, life lessons, Uncategorized | Tagged exercise, meditation, mindfulness, spirituality, yoga | 4 Comments

The Power of Accepting Change

Posted on August 20, 2015 by thewritertracy

The first day of school, captured from afar. “Are you sure I can’t come?” I asked, “I know the other moms are coming…” My daughter simply shook her head, “No, Mom,” she said, “You don’t need to be there.” It … Continue reading →

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Getting My Instant Fix

Posted on May 30, 2015 by thewritertracy

“You can do Yoga! It says right here that yoga reduces inflammation!” I chuckle to myself, “Okay, well I better wait a few days for that.” My daughter is not convinced, “No, you can do it right now Mom, … Continue reading →

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How to Squash Your Inner Britt McHenry

Posted on April 21, 2015 by thewritertracy

The last couple weeks have been busy at our house, so while I’d heard about the Britt McHenry story, I didn’t have a chance to watch the video of her tirade until this weekend. To say I was horrified is … Continue reading →

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How to Live in the Present: Put Your Smartphone Down

Posted on April 9, 2015 by thewritertracy

“You said you’d wake me up!” I startled, then looked at the clock, the red numbers of 6:17 (am of course), glared back at me. “I know, I know,” I said to my daughter, “but later I read that the … Continue reading →

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