Expressing Motherhood
Performed on October 7th, 2016 in Silverlake, CA as part of the live stage show, “Expressing Motherhood” As Mitch Albom once wrote, “There’s a story behind everything… But behind all your…
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A Salute to Parenthood
Your wake-up call is before the crack of dawn, Because your life is controlled by your cranky spawn. You feed them, you dress them, You just can’t impress them….
Things I’ve Learned from my Children
On our “nature walk” this morning (i.e. checking out our neighbor’s gardens as we make our way to the local Starbucks) Charlotte says, “Mommy, we have to stop and smell the roses. They…
Seven Sure Fire Signs You Live with a Toddler
Life with a toddler is… special. So special that at times it’s absolutely necessary to stop what you’re doing and confirm that this is, in fact, your reality. Don’t worry,…
“House of Love”
At birth I was given the name Amy Beth. My mother would tell me from there on out that it translated to “House of Love.” It’s true; loosely translated, and…
The Art of Saying ‘No’
I am inherently a people pleaser. I grew up in a home full of tumult and imbalance, so I did what I had to do to survive – I made…
L.A. Fashion… Whaaat?
Yesterday I had a rather impromptu visit from one of my best friends. Let me set the stage first: I’ve been home with my daughter the entire week, and I…