The first person who called me “Mom,” was born over half a century before me.
His name was Raymond. Deemed unable to make his own decisions, he became an adult ward of the state after his parents and close relatives passed. Unlike a child who learns whom to call mother, Ray asked my permission. When I paused, he explained with choppy speech and teary eyes that he missed his mom and knew it was pretend.
After 32 years of marriage, I discovered how The 5 Love Languages—acts of service, words of affirmation, physical touch, quality time, and gifts—deepen connection. From sunroof surprises to quiet dances, real stories of love that lasts.
2020 was the year that taught me how to be patient. As part of an increasingly fast paced society, we get disappointed when our own progress/desires happen slower than the click of a button. This year, I really struggled with pushing for my own goals to manifest faster than they were, consistently seeing my efforts produce crumbs. It was like watching myself get punched in slow motion.
I grew up in the Midwest. The Midwest isn’t anywhere, it’s a place people come from. If they can. Land-locked, we pretend lakes are great seas and rivers will take us somewhere if only we would go.
Trailer for issue #92
Slip into spring with the May issue of The Crazy Wisdom Monthly, featuring a human interest story by Bill Smith and Anna Gersh about Washtenaw County Sheriff Alyshia Dyer and her team. The story is entitled: Mission Compassion in the Age of ICE. Also in this issue a touching personal essay on Mothering just in time to celebrate your mother by Katherine Munter, A Conversation with Ginger Pie by Peggy River Singer, our Community Spotlight, Slow Farm, cooking asparagus, Circle Pines Center, our book picks of the month, and more!
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