Monthly Archives: May 2012

The Value of a Moment

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Rachel Macy Stafford

My mom never had a diamond in her wedding band—just a simple gold band on her slightly crooked ring finger that I have watched grow leaner over the years. What used to be plump, unlined skin is now delicately thin—exposing … Continue reading →

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What a “Hands Free” Summer Looks Like

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Rachel Macy Stafford

Summer vacation is fast approaching here in the U.S. And while my children cannot wait to have some significant time off from school, I’ve been noticing a slight wave of angst growing in the pit of my stomach. As my … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 11, 2012 by Rachel Macy Stafford

  In this space I call “Hands Free Mama,” I write about letting go of distraction to grasp what really matters. In my life, distraction comes in two forms: external and internal. And although I began this journey to break … Continue reading →

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How to Miss a Childhood

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Rachel Macy Stafford

By sharing my own painful truths when it comes to the distractions of the modern age, I have gained an unexpected insight. In the 18 months this blog has existed, I have been privy to a new distraction confession every … Continue reading →

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