Category Archives: Seeking Self

Dear Adderall

Posted on June 5, 2017 by livkellgren

Dear Adderall, I love you. And I know you love me, too. We started out as acquaintances a few years ago. Your friend Ritalin introduced us, do you remember that? He was our gateway. You knew that he and I … Continue reading →

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Mama Wazza Ath-O?

Posted on August 20, 2016 by livkellgren

My husband and I both work from home. He works full-time, I work part-time and manage the family full time. This chaos inspired the question “should we send the kidlets to preschool or should we get an office?” Preschool won. … Continue reading →

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Call Me Anything

Posted on March 10, 2016 by livkellgren

What’s in a Name? When we got married, my husband never insisted I take his name. Instead, we decided that he would take mine. Totally awesome, right?! So, feminism aside, I had become acutely aware of and intensely curious about … Continue reading →

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The IKEA of Nature

Posted on February 26, 2016 by livkellgren

I live in the IKEA of Nature: totally imported, intricately designed, pleasing to the eye, all the pieces fitting together with a click. But don’t jiggle it around, don’t shift it, or it could crumble under the pressure, the structure … Continue reading →

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Life on the Yang Side

Posted on February 23, 2016 by livkellgren

I’ve been thinking about Yin and Yang lately. Yin is a slow, patient waltz; Yang is a fast, bouncing polka. Yin is an easy whispered beckoning; Yang a loud, demanding push. Yin can be a calm, sweet smile; Yang can be … Continue reading →

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Cray Cray Z

Posted on February 3, 2016 by livkellgren

We are here in honeymoon Other lovers swoon Under this full moon Fire light faces Bright smiles Embraces Here in foreign places Not a trace Of home No kids no stress no strife Just a happy husband With his little … Continue reading →

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