Family & Friends

It’s been quite a year for the elders on my mother’s side of the family, which consists of my Aunt (71 years old) and my Mother (63 years old). It’s sobering to realize that this huge family I was born into (on both sides of my family) has dwindled so very much during my lifetime. […]

Girlfriends are a funny thing. Some come and go and you feel like they were never actually friends. Others are with you for a lifetime, though there may be some ups and downs. The thing is that none of us is living the same life, viewing this world through the same lens, or interpreting things […]

Since Mother’s Day is a couple of days away it seems like an appropriate topic for today. First, I have to say that I am blessed to be the mom/aunt/bonus mom/friend/etc to several young adults and littles. It’s truly an honor and something I don’t take lightly. I’m especially grateful for my boys, the two […]

I’ve been reflecting on the time I get to spend with some friends and family who don’t live near me, as well as those who are close. I’m incredibly grateful for the life I’ve been building that affords me the opportunity to drop in on those who aren’t close, even if for a short visit. […]

Women are Catty That’s right. I said it, and I’ll say it again. Women are catty. Not all women. But in general. I’ve touched on this before, but I think it’s a subject we can talk about time and time again. I have a theory (yes, another one) that this stems from insecurity, ignorance, and […]

As a parent, I think most of us experience a variety of insecurities throughout raising our children. As a mom, I’ve had several. The first set of insecurities started because I did not have my children the “normal” way. They were almost 3 and 16 months old when I got them. I was 18 and […]

I remember the day I met my oldest son very clearly. I’m sure most moms do remember those days. I wasn’t blessed to have him traditionally, but I am beyond blessed that the universe saw to it that we found each other anyway. I was 18 and had just moved in with my boyfriend. A […]

Anyone with kids knows they keep you on your toes. Especially when you have more than one and get to experience the parental side of sibling rivalry. My boys are 21 months apart and could go from best friends to sworn enemies and back around in under a minute. It was always an adventure with […]