My husband teases me frequently about being too sensitive, or too emotional and noted that my emotions can often turn on a dime. He reminded me of the days when we were raising kids, that I'd... Read more >>

My two boys have this bad habit of trying to scare me with a rubber snake. Now this thing looks real and I am what you call "skeert" of snakes. For some reason they get the biggest kick out... Read more >>

Some of the most interesting, funny, and imaginative conversations I have had has been with my children. They never stop amazing me with their questions, topics, and stories. I want to share a small... Read more >>

Spring came early for me but right on time for the Eastern Shore of Virginia. I had moved from New York City the October before, ripe and ready to escape the crime and grime. I hoped this rural,... Read more >>

Being a single parent of two young boys and a Rhodesian Ridgeback hound created lots of “lean times” for all of us. Cisco was a big dog, but he always ate, even if it was from our table.... Read more >>

Rugged good looks and bulging biceps are fine and good when it comes to the menfolk, but let’s be honest: the true way to a girl’s heart is through her funny bone. For most of us, nothing... Read more >>

When I lived under my parents roof, (I was going to say, "growing up" but that is a work in progress) "sleeping in" was discouraged. If I was lazing around in bed after nine... Read more >>

Every parent has had those moments. You say something to your kid (usually in response to something weird they’re doing) and immediately you can’t believe that just came out of your... Read more >>

This story was originally written for my sister who was absent from our most recent family trip to Costa Rica. I was ready to dig into my book on the beach, but my energetic mom had other plans.... Read more >>

I live about an hour or so from Atlantic City. I only realized I lived that close about three years ago. Usually, if I headed to the beach, I headed to the water and sand and never gave a thought... Read more >>