Author Archives: cordeliasmom2012

Happy Birthday, Cordelia’s Mom!

Posted on April 12, 2016 by cordeliasmom2012

My family never listens to me. I told them I was most definitely not celebrating my birthday this year as there have been too many of them already! But I’ll forgive them – because, hey — WINE! Let the celebration begin! … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Humor, Pets, Photography, Relationships, That's Life | Tagged birthday, Cordelia's Mom, family, Puppy Cody, wine | 47 Comments

Male culture makes instilling healthy sexuality in our sons more difficult

Posted on April 8, 2016 by cordeliasmom2012

Originally posted on Ned's Blog:
I saw my first naked woman when I was 9, thanks to a kid named Jimmy, whose father had a collection of Playboy magazines under the bed. While his parents were at the grocery…

Posted in Humor, Re-Blogs, Relationships, That's Life | Tagged parenthood, puberty, sex, vaginas | Leave a comment

Oh Lord, Please Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood

Posted on April 1, 2016 by cordeliasmom2012

(Post title based on song by The Animals) “Mo-ooom? [sob]. Come get me. I’m scared!” It was 1978. I was 26 years old and had been married for 6 years to the man I thought was the love of my … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Relationships, That's Life | Tagged Cordelia's Mom, domestic abuse. murder, hate, love, marriage | 47 Comments

Home Sweeter Home

Posted on March 31, 2016 by cordeliasmom2012

Ah, spring is in the air. Flowers blooming, robins calling, mud abating (finally) – and the annual Western New York Home Show. Daughter #3 is buying her first home. While it’s in very good condition, there are things she will … Continue reading →