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It’s Your Birthday

January 11, 2013

I’m going on week two of my birthday now. Nearly every morning since my actually birthday, I’ve been awakened by two dancing brown eyes and the excited whisper,

I would like to recognize that for each perfectly posed family photo, there are hundreds of not-so-perfect ones. And in the words of Clarice to Rudolph, “That’s what makes them so grand.” This is in honor of all those photos that never see the light of day … until now.

Delayed Gratification

December 21, 2012

Does your Christmas morning devolve into a flurry of wrapping paper with gifts tossed into a heap? Do you leave family gatherings with no idea of who gave anyone what? I have a theory: We open gifts too fast to enjoy them! In our race to get each other more more MORE, we appreciate everything less less … More Delayed Gratification

Inspiring Minds: Jamie Lee Curtis

November 14, 2012

Sue had a thing for Jamie Lee Curtis. She respected her, related to her. And the more I learn about Jamie (and myself), I do, too. It started with this, a magazine spread where Jamie insisted on two pictures: one glammed up and airbrushed, one stripped down and real. It was Jamie’s idea, not her … More Inspiring Minds: Jamie Lee Curtis

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

November 9, 2012

One evening last week, Szaba, Pavlov, and I were headed out for our evening walk. The sun had broken through the clouds and a fall drizzle hung in the air. I told her, “Keep an eye out for rainbows. They venture out in this kind of weather.”

Top 3: Blogs for Moms

October 29, 2012

Welcome to my new “Top 3” feature. Today, I’m highlighting three of my favorite fun (and helpful) blogs for moms. In the future I’ll cover books, video games, board games, TED Talks, crafts, and whatever else suits my (and your) fancy. So let me know what you’d like to see! Please note that I have … More Top 3: Blogs for Moms

Good Nightmares

October 15, 2012

They confuse you, stick with you, and all-around freak you out. They’re nightmares. And when you become a parent, you’ll have to witness (horrified) as a tiny bit of your child’s innocence is shed while he or she privately takes them on in the night. Last week my two year old had her first one. … More Good Nightmares

To-Do List

October 1, 2012

Sometimes you just need a to-do list for yourself—not for work or class or the kids or the house or the pets or the spouse. Just for you. Before the holidays descend, I’ve made one for October. It’s 10 quick and easy things I want to do for myself every day this month. I’m calling … More To-Do List