September is a month that holds a special place in my heart. It’s not just because of the changing seasons or that autumn is in the air. September is the month when both of my parents celebrate their birthdays, and it’s a time when I...
It is safe to say most kids have no idea what their parents do for a living, nor do they care, until it might be useful to them. Sure, there are cool job exceptions like firefighter, nurse, teacher and lion tamer, but kids really don’t care about...
It is 72 days until my first grandbaby is due. (But who’s counting, right?) My daughter, Alena, who is expecting was being thrown a shower by her church, and she invited me and her sisters to come partake in the celebration. Right from the start I...
Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” —Christopher Robin Ah, confidence, that elusive quality that seems to elude some folks while others wear it like a crown. Have you ever wondered...
A lot of Gen X-related stuff has been showing up on my social media as of late. I’m not going to lie; I thoroughly enjoy it. It is very music-heavy and what’s not to love about the music of the 80s and 90s? The correct answer is nothing. It was...
We’ve always called it her “nest;” The corner of the couch, partially hidden behind the Monstera leaves. She is known to sit there for hours, playing, drawing, staring at her screen. She has since she was much smaller. It is obvious it is a comfort...
The kids are back to school and before we know it the seasons will start to change and the leaves will begin to fall, we often find ourselves reminiscing about the carefree days of summer. In the summer we seem to slow down a bit, more get...
I’m so done with obsessing about my weight. I’m tired of thinking about how I look all the damn time. I’m exhausted from being embarrassed about how my body has changed. I’m fifty-fucking-one, not 31. I have to stop this. I know I’m not alone. I had...
Ah, Middle School. So we meet again. This is now my fourth rodeo, and you would think I would be a pro at this, but, as if right on cue, here I am being thrown off the bull again. To any observing bystander, it would probably appear as nothing much...
When I lived in LA I did Tae Bo, ran the Santa Monica steps, roller bladed, and started doing yoga. I will be honest, I only started doing yoga because it was the ” in thing” to do. However, I quickly saw the mental benefits. I moved...