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Croquette and the Soft-Hearted Man
I sometimes wonder… what do people do when their cat refuses a brand-new bag of food? Do you toss it away, give it to someone else, or offer it to those wandering cats who look like little neighbourhood tourists, belonging everywhere and nowhere at the same time? I honestly don’t know. Earlier this year, my…
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A Letter, a Call, and a Friendship
Today, I got a phone call from a friend I hadn’t truly spoken to in almost five years. When I saw her name on my screen, my heart softened instantly. She has always been one of the most mothery, sweet, and gentle people I’ve met since living in France. And even though our contact had…
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How Far Can a “Teasing” Go?
In our family, dinner is a kind of ritual. No matter how busy the day gets, we always try to sit down together. When Dad’s home, we all eat at the same time. When it’s just the kids and me, sometimes one of them skips the meal, but they’ll still sit with us – just…
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The Candy’s Gone… and Christmas Is Already Here?
All the candies are gone. Dracula, the princesses, skeletons, witches – all the spooky little visitors have vanished back into the night. The very next morning, I stopped by the supermarket near my house. As I stepped inside, still feeling that post-Halloween calm, I froze ! Right at the entrance stood a giant Advent calendar…
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From Career Woman to Homemaker: What I Didn’t Expect to Feel
There comes a time in every woman’s life or at least, in many of ours, when we ask ourselves a difficult question: Should I continue working, or should I stay home and dedicate myself fully to my family? It sounds simple when you first say it, but anyone who’s ever stood at that crossroad knows…
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A Gentle Goodbye to Our Queen Mother
I grew up in Thailand, surrounded by stories of our royal family — stories that felt both distant and close at the same time. Among them, Her Majesty the Queen Mother was someone I quietly admired. She wasn’t just a figure in a portrait; she was part of our nation’s heart. I still remember seeing…
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Am I Too Old for Disneyland?
Am I Too Old for Disneyland? A Little Tale of Sisters, Magic, and a Much-Needed Pause Have you ever asked yourself, “Am I too old to go to Disneyland?”Well… let me tell you something from a ducky mom’s heart:You are never too old to chase a little sparkle in your day. Just a few weeks ago, my…
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More than a pet
Four years ago, our family was going through one of the hardest times we’ve ever faced. My daughter was struggling with severe depression, and as a parent, there’s no feeling quite as helpless as watching your child suffer and not knowing how to ease their pain. Amid hospital visits, therapy, and endless concern, one nurse…
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Why “Ducky Mommy” ?
Well…. my story is very simple ! As a woman of 50+, I am going to be out of job and I want to find something to do. To keep me busy and keep me connecting to people. 😉 Writing a blog to share, various subjects, is like communicating to the world, for me. I…
Ducky Mommy
A warm little place in this hectic world
Reflections on family, relationships, and the things we sometimes understand differently with time.