I've been thinking about The Grinch a lot lately. How he tried to steal Christmas, but couldn't. Seems like there's been a new "Grinch" in town, taking a lot of what we had, (or thought we had). As a civilization, we've lost much. People have lost their lives, or a loved one to COVID-19. To... Continue Reading →
Sometimes “All The Words” are Important
When our oldest went to college for the first time, she called me nearly every day. I was not mad about it. I was thankful for hearing her voice so I could really know how she was doing (text messages aren't so reliable). No matter how busy I was or what I was in the... Continue Reading →
Sometimes No Words are Needed
Good and lovely life-giving words. I adore them. I love words that are well put together in a book, a message, a lyric...even certain ad campaigns make my heart soar. And I am always excited when they flow well enough into something I feel I can share here. Sometimes, though, no words are necessary. Sometimes,... Continue Reading →
No Pressure: What I want most for my children.
As moms (and dads), don't we all want a "good life" for our kids? I believe most parents have their children's best interests in mind. I also believe that it is easy to get tripped up and focus on achievements that the world tells us will lead to a happy, "successful" life. It can be... Continue Reading →
On Embracing: Our Kids’ Milestones
It's the season of graduations of all kinds, weddings and preparing for what's next. It's also a good time to reflect on an important truth: As parents, our job is to work ourselves out of our job. Over the course of 18 to 25-ish years (if there are no extenuating circumstances), we go from being... Continue Reading →
The Boy in Blue, Part 2
"Suits. Blue Suits." It's something we say in our family that makes us chuckle because of a misunderstanding from a few years back that isn't worth explaining any further. But it's funny to us, and I can't seem to bring myself to edit it out now that I've typed it. Just over a week ago,... Continue Reading →
Cheating Death – On Being Happily Married.
Recently, I've been near death more than usual. By "near" death, I don't mean that I have nearly died - rather, that I've been in funeral homes and attended memorial services more often than I'd like and I've been reflecting on death - and life. Any Moonstruck fans out there? Rose: I just want you... Continue Reading →
A Summer Memory: Running in the Fog
Cape Cod is one of my favorite places to run. (Actually, it's my favorite place to do a lot of things.) In North Truro, where Rob and I met, there is a beautiful (and beautifully flat) spot to run along Route 6A. It is heavily populated with beachfront homes, hotels and rental cottages. My favorite... Continue Reading →
Older and Wiser – On being happily married.
My wedding album made me cry today. Rob is speaking this weekend on marriage and needed a wedding photo of us. He retrieved the book from the attic and chose this photograph from our engagement shoot. Wow, would you just look at those fresh young faces! And Rob's hair! And my Laura Ashley sweater! (I... Continue Reading →
Remember the Moments
I'm a keeper of things, a documenter of moments. I take pictures of plates of food and cups of coffee. I have a difficult time parting with birthday cards and notes that people leave on my desk or the bathroom mirror. Sentimentality is one way I'm like my grandmother... and my dad... and my brother.... Continue Reading →
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