My friend Norman wrote today's post. He posted this on Facebook, and I was so moved that I asked for permission to share it here. I wanted my readers to benefit from Norman's beautiful words and poignant sentiment. Sending kids back to school is always bittersweet. … [Read more...] about From Newborn Cries to College Send Off
Archives for 2012
How Morningside Mom, The Queen of Spain, and The Bloggess Made Me an Accidental Activist
How can I possibly follow in the footsteps of the lovely Ana at Spanglish Baby? She wrote a lovely piece in yesterday's Blogust relay about her daughter's fifth birthday and how she wants to celebrate her child's milestones by giving other children a shot at life too. What a … [Read more...] about How Morningside Mom, The Queen of Spain, and The Bloggess Made Me an Accidental Activist
Peachy Keen Summer – 5:00 Fridays
We are crossing the line in the sand that demarcates the lazy days of summer and the bustle of school days. We are all approaching this line in Chariots of Fire style, slow motion with an ever so slight sense of urgency. Bird, Deal, and I agree that this summer has been … [Read more...] about Peachy Keen Summer – 5:00 Fridays
My Friend’s Daughter Needs a Bone Marrow Transplant
I'm back from my blog break. I had planned on taking off some more time, but there is simply too much fodder that keeps lapping at the heels of my writerly itch. My short but much needed respite has me recharged and ready to roll again. As my faithful readers know, one of the … [Read more...] about My Friend’s Daughter Needs a Bone Marrow Transplant
My Little Adam Levine – Wordless Wednesday
Happy Birthday, Mac Daddy!
Bird, Deal, and I are excited to celebrate Mac Daddy's birthday today. For starters, that means cake is in our future! We all sat down to make a list of 44 words that describe Mac Daddy. Chime in and wish him a happy … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, Mac Daddy!
A Break But Not Broken
I'm taking a break from my blog. Not sure how long that break will be. I just need to hit the pause button for a while. It won't be long, but I need some time to breathe, re-energize, and be more present in my family's world. Don't abandon me, mkay? … [Read more...] about A Break But Not Broken