Witnessing the Miracle of Life: the Birth of a Grandma
I have a new hat. My first-born, the one who made me a mom, recently made me a Grandma. I’ve spent the past months pondering the miracle of creating life.…
Read moreThe Hardest Part of Growing Up Is Dealing With Loss
My uncle, Donald George Hopkins, was born in Scranton on August 9, 1941 and died in Mexico on September 24, 2020. In between, he lived a full and interesting life.…
Read moreA New Year, A New Phrase
Many people start the year off with a new word or catch phrase to represent their goals. The past few years, I have allowed this word or phrase to find…
Read moreFlashes of Womanhood
Jolted awake at 2 (or 3 or 4) am. There is no baby crying No toddler is at the side of my bed, staring me awake There is no feverish…
Read more9 Things I Wish I Learned Earlier in Life
A few years ago I was blessed to be welcomed into a group of amazing women. Many of these women are younger than I am (many are the same age…
Read morePlease, Don’t Tell Me I Look Great
I generally don’t make New Year’s resolutions. I believe in setting goals, but making grand declarations just because the calendar changes seems silly to me. That being said, I…
Read moreMy First Year on the Other Side
Last year I celebrated a milestone birthday, one that is frequently met with black balloons and obnoxious cards (thankfully my family spared me that). It was my second year as…
Read moreWhen You Have Kids Young, 36 Feels Old
When my youngest started kindergarten, I was surprised to find at Back to School Night that I was still on the younger end of the parenting scale. I was 36;…
Read moreWhat It’s Like to Be Facing Down the End of a Stage
My two youngest were both in the high school play. As opening night approached, rehearsals got more frequent and longer, meaning I saw them off in the morning and didn’t…
Read moreAllowing Others to Help May Be the Greatest Gift
Allowing others to help is a gift. This is a lesson I wish I had learned much earlier in life. It’s no surprise to those who have known me for…
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