You look so young!
You look so young! I may be the only almost-50-year-old woman who doesn’t love to hear this statement. I have looked young since Kindergarten. “You don’t look old enough to…
Read moreDid you watch your kids concert? I mean really watch it?
I remember all the concerts, plays, recitals, and other strange performances I sat through as a parent. Some were adorable. Some were awful! We laughed, cried, and sometimes rolled our…
Read moreFacepalm: Don’t Read the Comment Section
I made the mistake of reading the comment section of a newspaper article I was recently quoted in. (Visualize me: palm to face.) Missing the good old days when newspapers were…
Read moreParenting… The Next Generation
October 11 was National Coming Out Day. I read the following quote on Facebook and it resonated with me: “Support and love those that are strong enough to be themselves.” –…
Read morePast Mothers
Today, Mother’s Day 2014, I am remembering my grandmas. This is a picture of my mom’s mom and my dad’s mom. They were both very creative and independent women. My…
Read moreDon’t be the frazzled, crazed Thanksgiving host
Are you are one of the generous souls hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year? If so, then this post is for you. If you have stepped foot in the grocery store…
Read moreWe all have big hearts
It is not just mommies who have big hearts, we all have big hearts. Sometimes when parents have their first baby they wonder if they could ever love anything more…
Read moreCalling all Other Mothers
Are you an other mother? If so, I want to hear your story! I’m currently in the process of writing a book about other mothers. Title is still yet to…
Read moreTaking charge of myself
A few months ago I took on the insane project of writing a book. This is not an easy task. Being a writer is not romantic. It’s hard work. I…
Read moreMarin Moms
What is a Marin Mom? A mom who lives in Marin. What is the first thing you think of when you hear/read the words “Marin Mom”? I asked myself this…
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