Motherless Mothering
Jody Hart Lehrer
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Motherless Mothering
Jan 2, 2001
She is clingy like one of those burrs one gets hooked on one's socks or pant-legs while hiking through the woods. I just can't pry her away from me today.
Dec 26, 2000
Hannukah-- Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, But it's Not
Hannukah is looking a lot like Christmas, these days. There is rampant commercialization of this festive Jewish holiday, that is misunderstood by some as a "Jewish Christmas."
Dec 19, 2000
It is that time. Time to cast aside the nitpicking apartment manager, the noisy neihbors, the lack of freedom to decorate ones on walls and room as one would like. It is time to buy a house.
Dec 12, 2000
She cannot live with her father. He and I have divorced. This fact will never stand in the way - nor should it - of her loving relationship with her "Daddy."
Dec 5, 2000
We are back! Back from our West Coast excursion and happy to tred barefoot through the familiar halls of our home... in the East.
Nov 26, 2000
A short jaunt to the sunny south of the West Coast is in order. A terrific opportunity for learning and exploring.
Nov 14, 2000
Days of reflection. This describes days such as Veteran's Day. This is a day to share with Hannah.
Nov 7, 2000
Children should be taught that they can make decisions. That they must make choices and stick to them if they believe they are right. This is a lesson adults do not always learn.
Oct 31, 2000
Cinderella - at six.
Oct 24, 2000
It's nearly time again for tricking and treating.
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Motherless Mothering
The Not-So-Subtle Message to Working Mothers (2 msgs)
motherhood and personal space (1 msgs)
Mothers as Breadwinner (1 msgs)
Remembering Father (1 msgs)
The importance of this issue cannot be overestimated (4 msgs)
Her Independence Thrills and Saddens Me- Am I Confused or What? (1 msgs)
Journaling- A Passion for Posterity (2 msgs)
"Remembering When You Learned of Your Mother's Death" (1 msgs)