There are three states of parenting a college student during the holidays. The pre-holiday and the post holiday parent but neither of them are like the during-the-holiday parent. The pre-holiday parent is full of anticipation and excitement. Shopping, preparing, and Read More …
Oh, the stories we learn (about our past) and the new ones we create every holiday are worth remembering. The mustaches they wore The skirts that were too short The nights that lingered into weekends The bottles that were emptied Read More …
What do you like better? The new traditions or the old ones? We are constantly being asked to do new things and to try something different, modern, social…or, to do nothing at all – in stark contrast to the normal Read More …
In the attempt to keep from meeting the expectations of a 3000 calorie Thanksgiving dinner we will just allow one more bite… of pumpkin pie, and of stuffing, and of turkey, and of broccoli casserole (souffle?), and of coconut custard Read More …
After just one holiday concert, there are Christmas carols on my mind. I even tuned into the Christmas radio station. Even though… It isn’t the season (yet) It isn’t the sentiment (yet) It isn’t even December (yet) We will spend Read More …
Whenever you have a problem, no matter what it is in your life – she will be there. Your friend. Your sister. Your mom. Your aunt. Your co-worker. Women are always there for others. They just show up. They somehow Read More …
Friday is the one day everyone can be relaxed and happy… Especially if you completed everything on your schedule for the week. Especially if it is the holiday weekend and classes are cancelled for the next few days. Especially if Read More …
I am thankful that there are people around us who are be able to offer unconditional and consistent support. They are your parents. They are your siblings. They are your extended family. They are your friends. They are the professionals Read More …
Why is it even when something happens, completely by accident, we are embarrassed…and injured at the same time. Sometimes, the embarrassment is even worse than the pain. Few people want to be the center of attention. Those who do, I Read More …
How is it possible to be both ahead and behind at the same time? Sometimes, in your work, you are ready for everything that comes next; yet at home, things are slipping. Other times, you are running ahead of the Read More …