Tag: life
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...
Mom Needs Recess Too
We know that children need time running around the playground or engaged in free play; it’s essential for their well-being and development. But then...
Redefining Productivity During Parenthood
I’ve always liked being productive. In high school, I played sports and worked on top of a full course load. Through college and law...
The Question
Let me tell you a story. Once upon a time, there was a woman named Barbara.Barbara had it all: success in her career, two...