Marylee Fairbanks
The Subtle Indignities of Silly Daddy
It’s been a tough week here at our house. I had my ACL surgery on Thursday and have been on crutches since. My son came down with the...
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MARYLEE G. FAIRBANKS
Marylee Fairbanks
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The Apprentice's Gift
My five year old was disappointed. He sat on the small elf chair at the Christmas worktable, “Mine’s not good at all. See? All the colors...
Marylee Fairbanks
- 4 min
A Revolution in Resolutions: 6 Steps to Calling Your Deepest Desires Into Your Life
The empty boxes are on the curb for recycling. The vacuum cylinder is coated with sparkles and stray pine needles are strewed about the...
Marylee Fairbanks
- 2 min
Wearing Masks
Day 20 of the 24 Things Challenge: I pushed aside the curtains, turned on the lights, and emptied out my son's bedroom closet. I piled...
Marylee Fairbanks
- 3 min
A Sleepless Night
I struggled with this month’s blog. I have 3 semi-finished compositions on my desktop and was unable to complete any of them. One was...
Marylee Fairbanks
- 4 min
American Mom
I’m a normal American Mom. I drop my son at school, hurry to yoga class, swap kids stories with the bank teller, and destroy the Earth. I...
Marylee Fairbanks
- 3 min
I Hate Handstands
“I hate this shirt.” My son takes the grey polo shirt, rolls it up in a ball and drops it. “What do you mean you hate it? It’s a...
Marylee Fairbanks
- 3 min
Hiding In A Purple Basket
Children are our mirrors. They often reflect our deep-seated beliefs and fears and can teach us who we are. Today is Easter Sunday. Our...
Marylee Fairbanks
- 3 min
The Subtle Indignities of Silly Daddy
It’s been a tough week here at our house. I had my ACL surgery on Thursday and have been on crutches since. My son came down with the...
Marylee Fairbanks
- 4 min
In The Midst of Gorillas
“The king's name is Gukubita. It means ‘beat’. But don't worry, he beats his chest not his visitors." Our guide Eugene winks, adjusts the...
Marylee Fairbanks
- 6 min
Where Sleigh Bells Ring
I lie in my driveway and wave my arms and legs. Harry, my 11 month old border collie, jumps on top of me, mouth open, tongue hanging out,...
Marylee Fairbanks
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A Formula for Destiny
The Formula For Destiny: "Energy follows thought, thought becomes belief" That old sweater that your dad used to wear, the jeans that no...
Marylee Fairbanks
- 4 min
Squishy Things
My son hates bedtime. I was the same as a child. I recall lying with my head under the blankets, blood chilled, the hair on the back of...
Marylee Fairbanks
- 4 min
Butter, Salt, and a Side of Poison
“Who wants popcorn?” My husband enters the room with two, blue bowls. My son and I cheer. We lift up the blanket, pat the open spot on...
Marylee Fairbanks
- 3 min
The Meaning of Harambe: Freedom & Gorillas
His name was Harambe, which means, “lets pull together” in one of the native languages of East Africa. He was a silverback Gorilla and is...
Marylee Fairbanks
- 2 min
Vishuddhas Song
Imagine a room that teems with Grandfather clocks: some are narrow with intricate designs; others are wide and impose themselves. Each is...
Marylee Fairbanks
- 4 min
Letter From A Bully
Dianne sat next to me in second grade. Her last name started with a G but I can’t remember it. She never looked you in the eye, rarely...
Marylee Fairbanks
- 4 min
The Princess Of Garbage Day
I am cleaning out my basement. I clutch my box of Hefty Ultra-flex Garbage Bags, inhale the musty aroma and repeat the mantra – it’s good...
Marylee Fairbanks
- 2 min
Unfurled
It is easy to let go of 2020. We felt confined and constrained this year and people faced immeasurable loss. It’s natural to want to put...
Marylee Fairbanks
- 3 min
An Improvised Adventure
"Hey Mama, look! That roller coaster is running after us!" I lift my head off the black leather headrest and open my eyes. He is...
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