Tag: life

Dear Daddy, I Get it Now

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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

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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

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"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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...