Tag: family
Living in the Messy Middle: Meet Michelle
Monday at 9:30 a.m. is one of my favorite times of the week.
The house is finally quiet — the kind of quiet that only...
Divorce: How I Deal With Tough Questions From the Kids
I give single parents the ultimate respect. It is the hardest job I've ever had, and one that, unless you're in it, you can't...
A House Is a Home: What It Means to Move On
What does it mean to live in your home? Is it just the floor, the walls, the roof? And when you leave, does it...
When All the Stages Collide
Lately, I have been feeling pulled in a million different directions. I am in that weird stage of life where there are many different...
Don’t Ask Me, I Don’t Know
There’s a phrase I say about 47 times a day, and it’s not “I love you” (though, to be clear, I do). It’s not...
In Defense of Walls
Let me first be clear: I’m talking about actual physical walls — the stucco and sheetrock kind — not the pseudo-therapeutic debate about cutting...
Make Your Dreams Come True
Growing up in the tri-state area, a catering hall commercial played on TV all the time. The tagline at the end featured the hall's...
The Frog That Came With the House
Someone recently asked me if I have a pet. A normal person would answer that with a simple yes or no. I should have...
Why Moms Are the Holiday Magic Makers
In December, the holiday season rushes in with its gift lists, parties, school concerts, decorating, baking days, all the shopping, cooking, cleaning, and relentless...
Finding New Holiday Traditions
As the holiday season approaches, traditions, keepsakes, and family gatherings naturally come to the forefront. Many of us feel a deep desire to make...