The Woman Who Taught Me to Shine
I was different. She said that was okay.
Category Archives: Seedlings
My Daughter’s Chilling Story
The tale shocked me — and I loved it.
More Color, Please
A Seedling: What happens when art supplies limit our ability to capture real life?
From 9/11 to the Pandemic: Trauma & Seedlings of Hope
When my 13 year old received a tracking device, I experienced the same sinking feeling that I did on the morning of September 11: I knew the world would never be the same.
My Mom: CEO, COO, and Influencer
What happens when we take the romantic filter out of motherhood? No-nonsense business.
My September 11 Story
Healing begins with the pain.
Slices of Life at Notre Dame Cathedral
July 1993. That’s when Notre Dame Cathedral’s awe-inspiring spirit touched us, but not without the usual human drama.
Japan and France: Food Fellows?
The spectacular French food in Hokkaido made us wonder whether there was a longstanding connection between French and Japanese cuisine.
Snowshoeing in Niseko
My husband Noel and I went snowshoeing during our Spring Break Trip to Niseko in Hokkaido, Japan. I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves.
The Value of Repetition
I noticed my girls’ confidence grow when they made the same thing for breakfast every week.
Windswept Wildflower 