Expectations
This year I decided to do extensive holiday baking and deliver plates of cookies to friends and neighbors. I love baking, my kids love...
Mental Health Thermometers
I love to read. If I have unexpected free time, you can bet the farm that you will find me reading. I listen to podcasts about books...
Being Human
During this year’s presidential campaign, there were numerous times when the candidates’ health became a major point of concern. Hillary...
Grinch Thoughts
Yesterday my family watched the movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas. I’m not quite sure how I forgot, but that movie is borderline...
Thanks Giving
Last night my husband was doing some repairs on our van, and sometime after midnight he discovered that he didn't have the part he needs....
Be Still
I have three children. All three of them are adorable, affectionate, funny, and creative. And loud. They are so, so loud. There is...
New Endings
When I was a teenager, I claimed that I didn’t have any strong attachment to where I grew up. I believed that I could live anywhere, and...
This Is Not About The Election
I am not going to write about the presidential election. I want to, because honestly it’s the most haunting thing about my Halloween...
Bigger Dreams
Last week I was talking to a young woman who is in her sophomore year of college. She is funny, insightful, friendly, adventurous,...
October
The first two times we found out we were expecting a baby, we quickly told friends and family our exciting news. When we found out we...
