YOU'RE INVITED to an evening of great food, delightful surprises -- and 8 amazing family stories! I'm thrilled to be one of the storytellers taking the stage! Get your tickets today! MyFathersPlace.com Here's the exciting mix of storytellers: Aliaa Dawoud, Ellie Devers, Molly England, Linda Kuriloff, Lisa Leshaw, Adam Selbst, Tara Visconti, and Lance Werth
Guilt-Free Mom
Today was a momentous day. Not the type of momentous occasion like a birthday, an anniversary, or when a child loses their first tooth—bigger than that. Today I did something for myself as a mom and—I. felt. no. guilt. That’s right. None. Sure, in my nine years of motherhood, I’ve done nice things for myself. … Continue reading Guilt-Free Mom
Be Still
Sometimes when you stop, or maybe even simply pause, your kids can find you. You may have been there the whole time—but you are always a blur. A busy blur flashing from your to-do list to spouting “don’t do that” at the kids. I sat down after feeling dizzy from my sock-picking-up-dish-loading cycle. I caught … Continue reading Be Still
Feeling Frothy
It’s 12:53 am. Maybe it’s the coffee typing or maybe it’s me, but I’m restless. I’m reeling from excitement. Today I took time for me. Do you know what that feels like? Initially it feels like my coffee, Bullet Proof brain octane oil, collagen protein powder, and Kerrygold butter, before I hit blend. Totally going … Continue reading Feeling Frothy
Mother’s Day
Dear moms, people of moms, It’s raining because we need watering. Be grateful for the sustenance. Today is your day to replenish. Sending love, Me
Smile
This smile is so pervasive that I smile looking at it again. The kids and I are in the parking lot of Rite Aid, about to go inside to indulge in some wild Black Friday deals. Just kidding, we are going to get dish soap, dishwasher detergent, and eye makeup remover, oh, and something to … Continue reading Smile
A Quiet Bench
All I am looking for is a quiet bench; a bench to rest my weary body and mind. It was a rough week for me, and I felt like the boy in Silverstein’s The Giving Tree, when he says, "I don't need very much now...just a quiet place to sit and rest. … Continue reading A Quiet Bench
This Happened
I wrote an essay about moving from Texas to New York on the fourth day of Hurricane Harvey. The kids, our trusty dog, Bonzo, and I hit the not-so-open road and eventually made it safely to my husband in New York. I'm honored to share my story on page 31 of Chicken Soup for the … Continue reading This Happened
BOOK SIGNING
It's my dream to be published in a book, and Chicken Soup for the Soul made this dream come true! If you're in or near Huntington on Tuesday, June 12 at 7 pm, I'd love for you to come to my book singing at Book Revue! There will be refreshments, great company, and I'll be … Continue reading BOOK SIGNING
Depression and Motherhood
How one mother manages her ongoing struggle with depression "I was depressed. I can say it now, because I’m gratefully not anymore. But I couldn’t say it while I suffered through it for 10 months, probably due to shame."
