I Didn’t Choose the Blog Life, the Blog Life Chose Me.
I’ve always dreamt of being a writer. As a child, I devoured book after book, traveling to far off lands and through life-threatening mysteries (from the safety of my bed),…
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Nine Years Later
When I was pregnant with Charlotte someone in the Starbucks line imparted a piece of wisdom to me. This is a frequent occurrence during pregnancy – advice, words of wisdom, warnings,…
Let’s Make a Deal
“There’s a story behind everything… but behind all your stories is always your mother’s story…because hers is where yours begins.”
Where Does Hatred Come From?
Where does hatred come from? I originally answered this question on my blog almost two years ago, but in honor of the many lives a shooter stole today, I thought…
“And Justice for All”
*As seen in Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Spirit of America* “Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. And let faith be…
An Open Letter to my Deceased Mother
Dear Mom, Our New Year is a time for reflection, which naturally leads me to think of you. But this specific holiday always proves to be doubly difficult; all special…
Trash Bags from Heaven
Not a single day goes by that I don’t miss my mom. I wish that she had had the chance to meet my daughter. But that’s impossible, because she died five and…