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The Art of Peeling an Apple
I don’t remember how old I was when I learned to peel and cut up an apple. My husband knew how to, over 40...
A Mom on a Precipice
I am a mom on a precipice.
I’ve never felt this way before, but then again, I have never been a mother to adult children,...
Growing a Vegetable Garden
As far back as I remember as a child, we always planted a vegetable garden in the spring. I have incredible memories of my...
Part-Time Working Mom: Is It Really a Good Choice?
You live, and you learn. And now that my kids are grown, I can look back and clearly see the mistakes I made over...
A Little Peace Please!
Spring is fast approaching, and I am still having a hard time accepting and embracing the promise of a new and better year. In...
I Remember Like it Was Yesterday
Memories. They define our lives, make each of us unique, and they tell our story whenever we choose to hear it.
I am fascinated by...
First Days for the Next 13 Years
You saw it coming. You imagined it. You felt it with nervous but somewhat euphoric anticipation. And instantly, it’s here, your child’s momentous first...
The Wonders of a 2-Year-Old
Most of us by now have hit the reset button in our lives in an almost post-pandemic world, maybe even unintentionally.
In my case, I...
Night Owl or Early Riser?
It’s always been the same for me, from my earliest memory as a child. I always detested waking up in the morning. I did...










