If I hadn't seen her for myself you would think I was simply making a stereotypical caricature here. She shooed away the cleaning ladies as she made her way out of the house. Her beige, grey, off-white, spic and span house. The furniture was not suitable for children, making … [Read more...] about The Relativity of Hard Times
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Shot@Life – 5:00 Fridays TM
I am delighted to be a Shot@Life Champion. Advocating for global health and immunizations is right in line with what fires me up. I am happy to support anything that leads to the health and safety of children. It matters not if said children are in my zip code or in a time zone I … [Read more...] about Shot@Life – 5:00 Fridays TM
I Have a Liberal Arts Degree
My parents are Indian (well, that makes me Indian too, of course, but I was raised in the States). All cultural signs point to India. My dad was an engineer. He is very mathy and analytical. He's always been insanely smart, though I didn't recognize it until I was in my 30s. I … [Read more...] about I Have a Liberal Arts Degree
I Finally Wrote About Sandy Hook Elementary
My children do not watch the news. We make a concerted effort to balance sugar coating their world and telling them the truth. The thing is, the "truth" to 9 and 7 year olds is vastly different that the "truth" to adults. We want to shelter the boys as much as we can while doling … [Read more...] about I Finally Wrote About Sandy Hook Elementary
Puttin’ on the Ritz for Mercy for America’s Children
Just before Christmas, my friend Stacy wrote about her commitment to Mercy for America's Children. She serves on the board, and as a teacher and a mother, she has special perspective on the hearts and minds of children. I applaud her contribution to our community every single … [Read more...] about Puttin’ on the Ritz for Mercy for America’s Children
Clash of Values Can Kill a Friendship
I have always said the worst thing about parenting is other parents. It can be a challenge when you take different discipline paths in the midst of a play date. It can be irksome to listen to the overbearing sports parent cheer and denigrate in the same breath. It is intimidating … [Read more...] about Clash of Values Can Kill a Friendship
Before You Gorge, Give.
2012 was a pretty marvelous year for me. Sure, there were plenty of downs to my ups, but all in all there was much joy and reason to celebrate. The world saw some unspeakable acts of horror. There were obscene displays of consumerism in the midst of severe financial hardship for … [Read more...] about Before You Gorge, Give.