Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Traditions
My German mother owned Thanksgiving as well as any American born mom, creating traditions and memories that have carried me through the...
You Say It's Your Birthday...
Between the middle of August through the middle of October I'm on birthday overload. 5 family members plus my own just a few days ago and...
This is my Big Papi
My mom always teased that I was the best birthday present my dad ever got, arriving two weeks early and born exactly a week after his day....
Can you ever be prepared for an earthquake?
Umm NO! Well yes in theory but mentally and emotionally perhaps not. I learned very quickly when I moved to LA how important it was to...
Motherhood: Learning From the Master
It's a special day for a very special lady - HAPPY BIRTHDAY! My mother truly mastered motherhood. She was the most selfless, giving,...
Charlie Brown is my HERO
I have a serious collection of Charlie Brown figures, books and all kinds of treasures. My love for him started almost 20 years ago when...
How to Manage an Adoption Journey
Carefully or gusto? Timidly or like a linebacker? I'm not sure there's a right answer. Or maybe the right answer is it depends on the...
