I read once that “a baby is an angel whose wings decrease as his legs increase.” I have to say I believe this to be entirely true…especially… Read more “Dumb and Dumber”

I love the beach. I adore every single little thing about the beach. When I die I want to be stuffed and mounted in a beach chair… Read more “The Beach”

Last night I had a sleepover. It’s been a long time since I packed an overnight bag for a sleepover at a girlfriend’s house. And girls’ weekend… Read more “The Sleepover”

It was April of 2002 when I had a mini-midlife crisis. I was 33 years old. I had three kids and I drove a white Chevy Venture… Read more “The Belly Ring”

My mom grew up in Franklin Square, New York, a “small” town on Long Island not too far from the city. She and her sister are the… Read more “The Pink Box”

OK, so today I almost lost it with my sweet, talented, bright daughter. She informed me that she no longer wants to swim competitively. WHAT?!?1?! WHY??!!?? HOW… Read more “A Tiger Mom in Glen Allen”

Do you ever pray for a rain day in the middle of summer? I know it sounds crazy and totally counter-intuitive to pray for a rain day… Read more “The Thrill of a Rainy Summer Day”

My parents’ moving van rolled into Richmond today with a partial load of their belongings. It’s almost completely official…they are almost Virginians! They are still in Kansas,… Read more “The Moving Van”

It’s true, everything I really need to know I learned in Kindergarten. Jan’s mom sent me this book to me as a gift. Thank you, Renata! Although,… Read more “All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten”

Dear Renata, Richard and Pavla, One of the hardest things I have done is to say goodbye to your son and brother. Lucas said it best when… Read more “An Open Letter To Renata, Richard and Pavla”