Wonders, Mishaps, Blunders and Joy.. commentary on my life as a mom in the form of letters to my son
I never knew my grandparents very well. Either set. My last remaining grandparent died when I was in college and I had the great misfortune of having to tell my mother that her mother had passed. It was an awful task. Are your grandparents still … [Continue reading]
I almost bought my father, who has been dead for five years a Christmas present today. A book, but not just any book, a $75.00 coffee table book: Fenway Park: 100 Years: The Official, Definitive History of America's Most Beloved Ballpark He … [Continue reading]
It's an annual walk down memory lane that I look forward to each year. There is no rhyme or reason to it, it's a hodgepodge really. I couldn't pick a favorite if I tried. Each one, a colorful memento that means the world to me. It's milestones … [Continue reading]
We accept friend requests from people that haven't crossed our mind in 20+ years while ignoring ones from those we see weekly and we "friend" people we've only met once. Throughout the day and overnight, profile pictures are updated, new jobs … [Continue reading]
I have had the pleasure of meeting Sugar Jones several times and she is what I (and many others) would consider a BIG blogger. She hails from beautiful San Diego and her blog, aptly titled, Sugar in the Raw, is fun, honest, full of great info and … [Continue reading]
Have you ever felt giddy over getting another stamp in your passport? Have you ever been approached on the street in Yaletown and asked if you needed help with directions, restoring your faith in the kindness of strangers? Have you ever been … [Continue reading]
When I first saw the request for help, I ignored it. Then my sister saw it and brought it to my attention again. She said it might be healing to participate. I hesitated, knowing full well she was right. Then a close friend encouraged … [Continue reading]
You will fight. You will fight over the remote. You will fight over the covers. You fight over finances. You fight over chores. You fight over parenting styles. You fight over in-laws. You fight over friends. You fight over … [Continue reading]
Amy of A Diary of a Mad Woman is my guest today. Normally super sassy and always brutally honest, the mad woman proves she has a big heart too and it has been missing a very important piece. Dear Mom, You know I love you, right? I want to … [Continue reading]
Please tell me I'm not the only one in denial about it being November! Mid-November at that. WTH? How is it even possible that Thanksgiving is a week away? I can't seem to get my brain wrapped around retailers promoting … [Continue reading]
