Celebrating Me. Celebrating You.
This picture is from a first birthday party / holiday gathering on Saturday night. The women smiling in this picture are some of the faces from my moms’ group. When I see it, or any others with us gathered together, I’m overtaken by the warm fuzzies – and I’m not a warm fuzzies kind of [...]
When my father was alive he was a firm believer in the power of positive thinking. So much so that he often asked me one question again and again: “Kiddo, if you could do something with no fear of failure, how would you live today? What would you attempt?” While I was reading the truly inspiring [...]
In high school I once told someone that I would have been disowned by my family had I not been interested in and good with foreign languages. Although I might have been exaggerating — just a bit — the ability to learn a foreign language was something that ran through our veins. We are a family where [...]
“When you become a parent you forfeit the right to self-destruct.” ~ Dr. Robin on Oprah Confession: I don’t actually know who Dr. Robin is, other than one of those Oprah doctor people. (Cool name, though.) But I read a recent post of Heather’s on The Extraordinary Ordinary and those words stuck with me. Heather’s post wasn’t [...]
Thanksgiving is one week away, but today our Friday guest reminds us of the memories that can be created during this special holiday. Bringing us this reminder is a writer whose words paint poignant and emotional stories, a writer who cares about others, a writer who has given her community a gift as she shares [...]
Recently, I took my daughter to her three-year well check at our pediatrician’s office. She proved with her incessant chatter that her language skills are more than adequate. She jumped and walked. Her ears looked good after six months of ear tube bliss. She refused to take her vision exam, unless giving the nurse the [...]
As a child tag was never my game. I didn’t like it and frankly I was no good at it. The sunset sky would begin to glow as the sun begins to fade behind the horizon. The lightning bugs would begin their dance. The neighborhood children gathered. I would hear them shout, “Let’s play tag!” [...]
I admit it. I have a tendency to raise my voice. I could blame the fact that I am Italian. But I won’t. I raise my voice at home when I am upset. More often that I would like – with my daughter and sometimes even with my husband. I grew up in a vocal [...]
I walked down the steps onto the brick foyer, flashing the security guard a smile as I passed by. “Morning, J.” “Morning.” Looking beyond me and seeing that I was alone, carrying my own bag, purse and drink added, “Where’s your better half?” I laughed, “He’s off today, lucky bugger. In fact he just realized [...]
Imagine feeling taller. Imagine feeling stronger from the inside out. Imagine knowing and BELIEVING that you are strong. Just.Be.Enough.
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