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 [...]
My daughter Katherine has been mothering people since she was old enough to sling her little toddler arm around anyone within her wingspan in need of a little pick-me-up. Strict with her brothers Charlie and Vinnie, and sweet with her baby sister Molly, Katherine has raised us all. So, I was thrilled (embarrassing so) when [...]
It takes me a long time to hang my Christmas ornaments because each one tells a story. There’s the garlic ornament that connects me to my dad’s hometown in Colver, Pennsylvania. My friend Nick made me that ornament and I think about him each time I hang it. Nick’s a retired coal miner who sends [...]
I’m currently out of town for a project my daughter Katherine and I have been working on since 2023. Is it a work trip, though, if it’s a labor of love? Firstly, it’s a privilege to collaborate with a human you’ve raised. What an honor! Secondly, we both love the product we’re getting ready to [...]
“I’m going to do the best I can.” In the midst of an increasingly busy life, I have found myself saying that nearly every day. I said it as we headed out to our tailgate Thursday night, later than we normally do. I said it to a young man as we drove away from a [...]