The Woman Who Was Too Beautiful
My grandmother got pulled out of school because of her looks. Here’s what she did with her life.
Tag Archives: Parenting
How to Mess Up During the Pandemic
My daughter botched her online piano recital. She reminded me how to move on.
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.
First Day of School Lesson (SeedMoment #2)
To everything there is a season: from roller coaster summer to the first day of school.
The Gift of Setbacks (SeedMoment #1)
Today’s frustrations can help us grow.
My Mom: CEO, COO, and Influencer
What happens when we take the romantic filter out of motherhood? No-nonsense business.
Brilliance: Generations in the Making
My ancestors and I helped champion my daughters’ triumphs.
Self-Serve Happiness
Thanksgiving felt like it was going to be a dud. We did something about it.
Lessons in Lockdown #2: Botched Recipes Are Okay
My daughter wanted to make cake pops, but ended up with a flop instead.
A Screen-Free Spring Break
Corona grounded us, but years of travel taught us how to fly.
Windswept Wildflower 