The World of Children’s Literature Lost a Legend, I Lost My Uncle
While most know Lee Bennett Hopkins as a legend in the world of children’s poetry, to me he was much more. He was my uncle, my godfather, a huge part…
Read moreSavoring the Moments With the “Big Kids”
Nowadays, a few weeks a year have become my “collecting weeks.” With two currently in college, in geographically opposite directions, one an hour and the other five hours away, this…
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 morePaying Attention to What’s Important
This year, I spent Thanksgiving with the family I was born into. It was the first holiday together in 15 years. Since we live far apart from each other (in…
Read moreFamily Dynamics
I sent my last child off to college. This summer seemed to go faster than most. It seemed there was always someone on the way out the door. Before we…
Read moreShifting Roles
When I wrote about endings, I was thinking of the next generation, the upcoming one, who are no longer children. About the end of a chapter in their lives, and…
Read moreThe Family We Choose
“Family” is a powerful word. It conjures up many images and evokes many feelings. It can be defined in various ways. Obviously, we are all born into a family. Most…
Read moreFamily Historian
This is a role I have taken on in our family. It can be an overwhelming task, but is one I greatly enjoy. I have the family tree records and…
Read moreLife, Changing
My daughter moved out. She didn’t go off to college, or camp, she moved out. I know that life is full of changes and as we age, they seem to…
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