Courage
Advanced maternal age: The words reverberated through my mind as I lay on the examining table during my six-week twin pregnancy ultrasound. After these words... Read more
The other day, I saw an acquaintance in a local hamburger joint. She had recently lost her young daughter to the horrible disease of cancer.... Read more
A Birthday Wish
I am planning a birthday party. I am marking the sixteenth birthday of my oldest son. As I plan his special day, my entire family... Read more
Beloved Baby Ruthie
My beloved baby Ruthie was born April 8, 2004, to my son Harry and his wife Helen. It was to be their first child and... Read more
Perspective, from a Little Boy
In this snapshot, you are showing off the new bike that a man probably named Giuseppe made you. You proudly waddle it down the cobbled,... Read more
A Non-Mom Explains
It’s disconcerting to be verbally attacked online for the way I’m living my life. It happened again last week. This time the particular individual was... Read more
Learning to Live Past Bad Surprises
Life can be full of surprises; good and bad. I have had my share of both. The best surprises I’ve ever had are each and... Read more
We want 2010 to be the year we make firm resolutions and stick with them. Being a better parent overall requires coming up with a specific plan of attack. What’s yours? Write about it.

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