We live in an old-ish house. She was built solid and perfect, but like all things approaching 70, she needs a little work to make her shine. (Mamas, I promise this piece is not advocating plastic surgery). Every now and again we get brave and decide to take on another house project. Mamas, do you …
Lights Out
An ominous first happened on our trip abroad to Portugal. It was the final night of our whirlwind self-guided countrywide tour. We explored north, south, east and west; leaving almost no corner of this country unexplored. Our entire trip there was one unanswered question: where would we spend our final night? It was one of …
15 Times
Mamas, when is enough, enough? As I begin a New Year, it is time for me to put my past failures to bed. Professionally I am a glutton for punishment. I have stayed in negative working environments longer than I should, across several different employers. Each attempt to flee thwarted by my own stubbornness. One …
The One
During my most recent family visit, my sister asked me a question that I did not know the answer to. “When did your husband know that you were ‘the one’?” I still remember the exact moment I laid eyes on my husband. He was getting into an elevator at a college conference we were both …
The Purse
I was once again in my happy place, another trip down to see my bubbies, (twin nieces)! We were standing in line for my little bubby’s first ever dance musical recital. She was dropped off earlier, and now it was performance time. Mom, dad, twin sister, and myself were all patiently waiting in line outside …
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