Yesterday I sat reading the paper and I stumbled across a small article about Pope Francis’ advice for a long and happy marriage. I kind of skimmed… Read more “He forgot one”

As we sat watching the Olympics tonight this commercial came on the TV. Lucas asked me, with a very wry smile on his face, “So, Mom, what… Read more “What I do”

Here is Chapter 2 of my next book. I wanted to introduce you to both of my main characters.  I am in love with both of them… Read more “The War (The Beginning) Chapter 2”

This is the first very raw chapter of my new Young Adult book I’m working on. It’s about two 14 year olds who find out something very… Read more “The War (The Beginning)”

Oh god help us all…it’s another Lucas post. I  have to say I it’s easy to write about Lucas. He gives me plenty of material, that one.… Read more “Life with Lucas”

Last night I had the extreme pleasure of taking a back seat to parenting and watching Zach make some magic of his own and hopefully give some… Read more “When the big brother becomes the parent”

Dear Lucas, Ah Sweet, Love. We’ve been talking a lot lately about when you were little and growing up. I look at you and I see so… Read more “We’re almost the same”

Yesterday I started coughing like a barking seal.  My head was stuffy.  My ears were full and my throat was raw and scratchy. Claire said, “Mom, you… Read more “The Difference”

Yesterday was a momentous day in our house.  Yesterday we said good-bye, not farewell, not see you later and not until we meet again.  It was a… Read more “Saying Goodbye to the End of an Era”

An Open Letter to Mean Girls everywhere… Hello Mean Girl. It’s been a while since I’ve seen you, but I remember you. I first met you when… Read more “Ah, Crap! You’re Back”