Oh Christmas Tree Drama!
Let’s go to the underbelly of those perfect holiday photos.
Tag Archives: Love
Guardian of the Family Galaxy
When my super-protective aunt died, I saw her strength in me.
The House that Pop Built
How do you honor the past when you are trying to live in the present?
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.
Death and Other Life Lessons
Sometimes it takes a tragedy to realize how precious life is.
Grief for the Living
Saying goodbye over and over again to someone you love with can be painful.
The Trials of Homemade Love
Sometimes I like being a parent. Sometimes I don’t.
Making Our Own Happy Mementos
Family trips may not be free of conflict, but the memories of time together can often outweigh troubles. I learned this lesson after my youngest daughter created her own souvenir of our trip to a lavender farm in Tasmania.
Cooking Up A Storm
One day my husband left the country, and a squall blew in, unearthing resentments and loneliness. The only hope for me and the kids was to cook our way out of it.
People’s Park: Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Fight or a little flight? My family and I wondered how to best settle differences during a vacation in Tasmania.
Windswept Wildflower 