Yesterday I posted this photo on my Facebook page: It was seen and shared over 2000 times. Apparently it struck a nerve. I take no credit for the sentiment – that would go to Dr. Bill Cosby, comedian and philosopher extraordinaire. I do know, however, that no truer words about parenting have ever been spoken….
Tag Archive: family
Passover – the Holiday
It’s that time of the year again when we boil eggs, cook for days, and gather with family and friends to celebrate a very important holiday. And no, I don’t mean Easter – I mean Passover. For those of you who don’t celebrate Passover, it is, in a nutshell, an eight day holiday consisting of…
Our Children are not our Masterpieces
Since I am on vacation, I am re-posting this for you to enjoy. Thanks for reading. “There is only one pretty child in the world, and every mother has it.” – Chinese proverb I spent the weekend with some of my family, which was, as always, a lot of laughing, a bit of arguing,…
For my Grandmother Amy, with Love
I have so many memories of my grandparents – some of which I wasn’t even around to experience. The family stories, the iconic ancestors, the inside jokes and traditions passed from generation to generation – sometimes it’s hard for me to remember where my memories begin and where the stories from before my time are…
The Safety of Home
I tend to be an anxious person, and during my life I’ve had periods of time when anxiety has been so overwhelming that it’s caused me to rearrange my life to avoid panic triggers. I see anxiety as something that I have to consistently manage, whether through writing, medication, or shallow but mind-emptying therapeutic…
My Battle with the (Water) Bottle
Having my two adult children living at home for the past few months has been, well, interesting. Where once they were mine to manage, advise, schedule and more or less control, they are now very much their own people. My daughter Katie has a job that she adores and that consumes nearly every waking…
Boy, Could He Sing – My Grandfather
What a voice he had. A deep and rumbling baritone – a New York accent tempered by elegance – and boy, could he could sing. As a young man, my grandfather found his way into the entertainment business. There are yellowed newspaper clippings – little bits in the music columns about the new and…
Six Tips for Adjusting to Your Child Going to College
When I dropped off my eldest child at college, I thought my heart was going to break. However, just a few weeks after that sad weekend, I had adjusted to and accepted the fact that my daughter was no longer a permanent member of my household. Here are a few tips to help you adjust…
Guest Post – Risa Nye, co-author of “Writin’ on Empty,” a Survival Guide by and for Empty Nest Parents
I have a guest post today by Risa Nye, co-author of Writin’ on Empty. She’s looking for essays by parents about the empty nest. If you’re a writer/blogger, here’s a chance to be part of an upcoming anthology. Share your experiences with Risa. Our book, Writin’ on Empty, has three mothers. Make that two mothers…
8 Great Songs of Summer
It’s the first day of summer – and summer is all about having fun. Every summer there’s a song that will forever mean hot weather, cold drinks, cool pools and the smell of coco-nutty suntan lotion. Here are some of my favorite summer songs – the ones that will always sound like summer to me….
