Every year I write a letter to my son for his birthday. This year he turned 16, and I wondered if I had anything left to say.
Minding Soccer in May
Watching soccer in May despite wintry conditions turned out to be an excellent lesson in mindfulness.
When I became a multimillionaire
January 9, 2016 Dear James, When you were born I became a multi-millionaire. I thought I was lucky. But luck had nothing to do with you coming into my life. You have brought me so much joy. I cannot bear to think of life without you. Yet, across the street and all over the world …
Shopping for Coke with my thirteen-year-old
My thirteen-year-old son James is way too big to ride in a shopping cart like he used to when he was three. Plus, shopping with mom is “boring.” He would prefer to play Xbox or shoot soccer balls in the backyard over walking around the grocery store to buy food. To my surprise, however, one Saturday when I casually …
Come along with me to Granada, Spain
Life is about opportunities. The opportunity to travel to a foreign land is alluring for anyone who is curious about culture, but for five teenage boys who want to explore the culture of fútbol (soccer) in Spain – it is everything. Come along with me as I blog about my adventures with James, Rob, and four …
Baby in driver seat
In honor of James’s thirteenth birthday, today, I’m sharing the first chapter of my book: Mommy Musings: Lessons on motherhood, love, and life – which is looking for a good home with a traditional publisher (more about that process later). Cherish your sons and daughters today and everyday. Enjoy! *** CHAPTER ONE BABY IN DRIVER SEAT …
Follow your deepest dream
Follow your deepest dream, the one you had as a kid… but stay focused. – Donal Logue What is your deepest dream? When I was a child, my deepest dream was to be the Tooth Fairy. I believed, however, improbable, that I could do this job. One day I would meet the Tooth Fairy and …
World Cup 2014 Frenzy
The frenzy of World Cup soccer was evident yesterday – June 12 – at my house. My twelve-year-old has been gearing up for weeks to get into the spirit of the World Cup, arguably the largest sporting event in the world. He’s been playing FIFA World Cup 2014 on Xbox since May, studying the groups and teams, filling out FIFA World Cup …
