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 [...]
Nearly 30 years ago, in the midst of an obligatory childbirth preparation course, I had a thug-inspired moment of parental clarity. We mingled awkwardly, due to our increasing girth and decreasing patience, a bunch of strangers sitting pretzel-legged on the floor. Our perky instructor asked us, one by one, to say what we wanted for [...]