Who needs to laugh? I know I do. After the recent tragedies in Orlando, I need a moment to giggle. Taking a second to laugh or smile doesn’t make light of the tragedies, but it momentarily lifts my soul and reminds me to enjoy life this day, this moment. If you need a laugh, I hope [Read More]
To the Family at Disney World
I wasn’t going to write anything. Your pain is unfathomable and I have no words of comfort or care that can heal it right now. I am so sorry. I am so sorry. I am so sorry. I have stayed at the Grand Floridian at Disney World before when my youngest was two years old. [Read More]
5 Things I Love about Independence Day
The Fourth of July, aka America’s Independence Day, is right around the corner. You may have noticed it’s coming due to the preponderance of Red, White and Blue gear and foods that shout at you from store shelves. Or the fact that summer weather has officially arrived. Or perhaps the creative Fourth of July pins [Read More]
International Delights
I’ve finished a busy month at work preparing for a symposium that drew international smarty-pants (medical doctors and academic doctors) from all over the world. People came to the two-day event from Brazil, China, Chile, Costa Rica, Thailand, Switzerland and more. I have always liked learning about other cultures and even living in them. I [Read More]
When Your Child Doesn’t Like to Read
If you believed everything you read on the internet, then parenting would be easy. Teach your child how to swim in 3 easy steps! Get your child to love vegetables with this 7-day plan! Turn your child into a bookworm in one hour! I tried everything on the internet–and under the sun–to instill a love of [Read More]
Things I Want to Complain About Part II
A little while ago I shared a random list of things I want to complain about. Surprisingly, I’m not the obnoxious, lonely whiner that I thought I was. That’s because many of you joined in with your own complaining and/or commiserated with me. Thank you! Of course, this has only made me want to keep complaining [Read More]
A Mother’s Thoughts on Girls on the Run
My daughter, 9, was ecstatic to participate in Girls on the Run this spring. For those of you not in the know, Girls on the Run is a non-profit organization with the mission to “inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.” At the conclusion of [Read More]
5 Instagram Posts You Won’t See From Me on Unremarkable Files
Have you heard of Instagram? I’m kidding. Of course you’ve heard of Instagram! (No offense to my mom who might not have heard of Instagram–she still refuses to use Facebook.) Have you heard of Jenny Evans’ hilarious blog Unremarkable Files? If you answered yes to both of those questions, then you’re in for a treat. [Read More]
A Letter from My Daughter: Happy Mother’s Day to Me
Moms, if you are in the thick of things with sleepless nights, crying tots, poopy diapers, kids who can’t make friends, kids who bully their friends, a body that’s changed, a mind that’s losing it, or a million other things that affect you once you become a mother, then take heart. One Mother’s Day you [Read More]
The Long and Short of It
I’m happy to share that an original humorous essay of mine is featured on In the Powder Room. I’d love it if you checked it out! “What’s it about?” you ask. Let me answer your question with a question: do you have a defining physical characteristic? Think Julia Roberts’ megawatt smile. Or Kim Kardashian’s booty. I’m [Read More]
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