Tag: life
When Life Gets in the Way: The Reality of Adult Friendships
Let me just start out by stating the obvious: Adult friendships are hard.
I’d like to think it’s the stage of life we’re in—the stage...
A Letter to the Daughter I Don’t Have
I was at lunch with my girlfriends recently when our conversation inevitably turned to our children, and I realized I was the only one...
Carry Your Light
My daughter was given a compliment on her “strong and beautiful” singing voice while we were at the park. I love woman-to-woman encouragement.
I...
Dear Daddy, I Get it Now
Dear Daddy,
It has been a few days since you left this earth. You died on September 11, 2023. That day forever changed me.
Obviously, I...
How to Be an Ally
This August, I celebrate my 12th wedding anniversary. To some, that is the blink of an eye. For others, it is a milestone worthy...
When You’re Crying in the Carline
"Grab a tissue and wipe your face," I said to my youngest daughter while sitting in the morning car line. She was crying.
The drama...
We Quit: The Great and Glorious Middle-Aged Mom Give-Up
Let me set the scene. You just paid $139 for a movie ticket and $876,000 on popcorn and Coke. No one told you? It’s...
The Old Me
Have you ever looked in the mirror and not fully recognized the person looking back at you? Have you ever looked at yourself and...
Glass Half Full?
My second-grade daughter had a spelling test recently. I asked her how it went, and she replied (very confidently), “Mom, the important thing is...
Entertaining Kids With Boring Errands
We didn’t take a big family summer vacation this year. To be honest, I didn’t plan ahead of time and the end of the...