Family
When Your Kid Is Smarter Than You Are
Many summers ago, our family went to a local art festival, and while I visited another booth, my son found a turquoise…
Do You Know How To Get To The Emergency Room?
When my nephew was 18-months old, he fell down a flight of stairs. Landing with a thwack on the hard brown tiles,…
The Beauty of a Grandmother
“Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old.” ~Franz Kafka My Grandma Muriel was fabulous. She was. Fiery, artistic…
To My Brother On His Birthday
I remember the day you graduated from high school. Standing tall in your crimson robes and squared hat, beaming, you were a…
My Father’s Secret
My parents have always kept secrets, but this one was kind of a doozie. …
On Sons & Thunderstorms
When my son was still wrapped up like a burrito, every time there was a thunderstorm, I carried him outside to the worn wooden bench perched on our front stoop, and, together, we sat and listened to the boomers….
Unintentional Lessons in The Game of Life
You can learn a lot about your family when you play board games. Here’s what I learned about mine while we played The Game of Life….
I’m Sorry The US Postal System Wrecked Your Christmas
This is the letter I sent to my niece and nephew after I found out that their Christmas gifts had been lost in the mail. …