Several months ago, our eleven-year-old suddenly morphed from a little kid into a tweenager. This (literal and figurative) development thrilled Lili and terrified us. Shortly thereafter,… Read more “The view from above”
Author: kmcgomez
Karen Mickley-Gomez is an RN, Registered Yoga Teacher, Francophile, horse lover and Cocker Spaniel rescue advocate. She works as a hospice nurse, and lives in Easton, Connecticut with her husband Jeff, stepdaughter Lilia, son Timotéo, and an ever-evolving group of adopted and foster dogs.
Tuning out
When I was growing up (for the record, I cannot believe I’m old enough to begin a sentence with those words!!), we didn’t have cell phones. Not,… Read more “Tuning out”
A letter to my son on his 5th birthday
Dear Timo, Every year on your birthday, I look at photos of you, and I marvel… and cry. Somehow, in the blink of an eye, you have… Read more “A letter to my son on his 5th birthday”
The people who you meet in dog rescue
The road to dog rescue is paved with the 3 Bs: Bugs, Barf, and Bites, and I’ve had my share of them all. Date night with Karen… Read more “The people who you meet in dog rescue”
Looking a gift horse in the mouth
I first discovered the magic of horses at five years old, and, as the saying goes, we were off and running. By age seven, I (literally)… Read more “Looking a gift horse in the mouth”
Happy Birthday to one amazing kid!
Teaching our children is an oft-discussed topic among parents. What and who should educate them, and which environment will provide the best platform for learning. Factors including genetics,… Read more “Happy Birthday to one amazing kid!”
Who lives, who dies, who tells your story
The Hamilton soundtrack has been in heavy rotation in our house for several months now, partly in preparation for a planned Broadway adventure on Lili’s upcoming birthday… Read more “Who lives, who dies, who tells your story”
I’m not ashamed to be a helicopter parent
Helicopter parents are a readily identifiable species: Omnipresent, hovering, constantly scanning the area for dangers (both real and imagined) that might warrant swooping in to rescue their… Read more “I’m not ashamed to be a helicopter parent”
The Language Barrier
These days, most of my time is divided between wishing my toddler would talk more, and silently willing nearly everyone else to shut the f*ck up. You… Read more “The Language Barrier”
Strange Bedfellows
Every morning, I wake up in bed with 3 guys, a girl, one turtle and several rabbits. Far from a sordid arrangement, the reality is closer to… Read more “Strange Bedfellows”
