I Knew So Much When I Was 40
But, now, I’m my 50s, I am much humbler. I am in awe at how vast and wonderful the...
Category: memories
The Visit
Before I reached down to touch her, I said her name, so that she wouldn’t be frightened. As soon...
Transcendence Leaves Us With Just Enough
If you had told me 40 some years ago, when I was sitting in my cousin’s bedroom listening to...
Out of All The Christmas Books, This Is The One
The most treasured Christmas book,  Jolly Old Santa Clause, by Sparke, is a collector’s item. This book captivated the kids as they sat for long stretches of time to watch and see…what happens next at the North Pole.
Food. It’s All About the Food
It may have looked as if I was trying to win him over through his stomach, those few days...
One Little Piece of Advice: For Fall
I can remember the crunchy sweetness of the baker’s sugar against my teeth when I bit into a dark molasses cookie –...
The Great Summer Letter Writing Challenge
Last summer, when my son volunteered at a camp for a month in upstate New York, the camp leaders...
Being Grateful Gives Us Something To Do
I think our greatest challenge as mothers is to teach our kids to be grateful for every little thing. This...
No One Brings Class to Motherhood Like this Mom
If you have not downloaded the Turner Classic Movie app, here’s a reason to do it before May 20....