Often, it’s the simple acts in life that are the most important rituals to us.
Adios Granada Spain
Just as Granada stole the heart of author Washington Irving, Granada has stolen my heart. I have seen, felt, smelled, tasted, and touched this beautiful culture, rich with history. Adios Granada!
The twelfth breakfast – a birthday letter to my son
A letter to my son on his twelfth birthday.
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Southwest Airlines makes flight to Orlando fun
How Southwest Airlines made flight to Orlando a fun experience for a mother and son.
Meet-ups for moms
Working Moms ROC is the latest among varied support groups for moms
What new and expectant moms need
If you’re a new or expectant mom, what else do you need besides baby gear to help you navigate the maze of information and transition to motherhood? Eleven years ago I was pregnant for the first time, clueless about babies, and desperate for help. I got lucky because my friend Susan was pregnant with baby …
Favorite lessons on my birthday
Today is my birthday, and I wanted to share some of my favorite lessons that I’ve posted over the years. As a bonus, I published “Puppy Sitting Lessons: Eat, poop, and play” to the Moms blog at the Democrat and Chronicle. Enjoy! Lesson 1. What would life look like without creativity? Life without creativity would be unremarkable. …
School concerts, shiny objects, and grown-ups
What does it say about grown-ups when we can’t put down our shiny objects in a darkened auditorium as our children perform their carefully rehearsed musical program?