Short stories and photos shared with humor and love
I spent International Women’s day attending a virtual Mother’s Blessing for my daughter Katherine, and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate that day. All of the strong women in her life came together to offer a blessing. For each one, Katherine strung a bead on a chain she’ll use for inspiration during [...]
Here's to the women who rise early to raise their families and a little hell. Who knead dough, and earn their coin. Who dance around the kitchen, but never the truth. Who wear the pants, and the skirts, in whatever style they choose. Here's to the sweet women and the salty ones; those who like [...]
The birthday boy has requested an unconventional, though apropos for him, meal. He wants everyone to eat exactly what they want, and he's offered to drive around the city collecting their goodies. So, one person will enjoy a Shamrock Shake and a McCrispy sandwich. Another will eat the Jerk Joint's oxtail. One stubborn person will [...]
Our three-year-old is made of pixie dust and spunk. She loves sweet things like cupcakes, ripe apricots and her new baby sister. She spins through her days like a whirling dervish of creativity. She’s an artist — painting, cutting, tracing, gluing, coloring and then… …she’s a teacher — lining up her stuffed turtle, princess doll, [...]
I'll always remember Christmas 2025 as the year I accidentally made three cakes (plus two pies and some cookies). I'll remember it for a lot of other sweet reasons too. We're always so grateful when family comes to town, because it isn't always easy for them to get here. Our poor daughter Molly said she [...]