I was born in late January which means I’m an Aquarian. Since having had to be fished out of the YWCA pool when I was five after accidentally venturing into the deep end, the Water Bearer and I have had an ambivalent relationship.
Sometimes Things Just Work Out
The story of a stray dog returned to her home affirms that sometimes, things just work out the way they're supposed to.
THAT Kind of Mom
I never expected to be the kind of mom who mourns the departure of her children every time they leave. No one ever warns you that, no matter what kind of mother you are, no matter the age of your child, the two of you will be tied, perpetually, by the heartstrings.
In Response to “Wise Behind My Ears”
My dear friend Sally Cohen opened the year with a blog post titled “Wise Behind My Ears.” In it, she talks about her fear of aging, based on the learned prejudice most of us have against growing older. She also talks about recent experiences with ageism bias. She is not wrong. As much as you …
Fashion Revolution Resolution
My daughters are home from college, and it’s amazing what you can learn from the younger generation. As we shared the bathroom mirror, I remarked on my daughter Danielle's clothing choice, “I didn’t know you wear turtlenecks. It looks great, but I would never have thought to choose that for you.” “Mom, turtlenecks are back in style.” Back in style? I never …
Just Like Royalty!
In reading an interesting article by Benjamin Leszcz’s called “The life-changing magic of making do,” about conscientious consumption, I discovered that I have more in common with England's monarchy than I thought!
Out on a Limb 