Tag: family

Lately, I have been feeling pulled in a million different directions. I am in that weird stage of life where there are many different...

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...

Let me first be clear: I’m talking about actual physical walls — the stucco and sheetrock kind — not the pseudo-therapeutic debate about cutting...

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...

Someone recently asked me if I have a pet. A normal person would answer that with a simple yes or no. I should have...

In December, the holiday season rushes in with its gift lists, parties, school concerts, decorating, baking days, all the shopping, cooking, cleaning, and relentless...

As the holiday season approaches, traditions, keepsakes, and family gatherings naturally come to the forefront. Many of us feel a deep desire to make...

I grew up perpetually single, never quite fitting into the boxes set aside for women in small-town Maine. In fact, I often sought to...

I’ve always been a big fan of Thanksgiving. What’s not to love? Apple stuffing, football, a sense of coziness, and the anticipation of the...

As the season of gratitude arrives, many families take time to reflect on what they’re thankful for, from warm meals and cozy homes to...