When I was a child, my mom threatened me with every imaginary character and wives’ tale imaginable. (I may have been a handful.) If I made an ugly face, she told me I had better stop lest my... Read more >>

I was reading an article last week about DivineCaroline and was surprised to see that the article used the term “social networking site” in its description.  What?  I... Read more >>

I have found that one of the benefits of being over forty is that I do indeed know a few things. For instance, since turning forty almost two years ago I have finally figured out that if I am having a... Read more >>

I received a graduation invitation in the mail last week. This was not surprising. I typically receive two or three invitations this time of year. This is an exciting and anxious time for graduates... Read more >>

Last week a good friend said to me, via email, that she didn’t think she had ever met a mom that had it all together. I nodded in agreement. Then she followed with “you seem to,... Read more >>

I’m not a baby boomer—my young parents were part of that generation. I’ve never found a niche in Gen X, although I supposed technically that is my generation. I’ve been... Read more >>

Isn’t life funny? Not “ha ha” funny. Bizarre funny. I have always resisted writing about my relationship with my mother. I have also always known that at some point I... Read more >>

I love amusement parks. They are one of the few places in the world (along with movie theaters) where I feel exactly as I did as a child. I love pulling into the parking lot and seeing the rides from... Read more >>

I participated in the PTA’s “Lunch with Mom” yesterday. Logistically, it was a stretch, but since traffic is much lighter during lunchtime than it is during rush hour I was able to... Read more >>

I am not having a mid-life crisis. Really, I’m not. In spite of what I know has at least crossed the minds of those closest to me. It is not true.  I vividly remember the exact space and... Read more >>