God Says “Duh” To Me
Half a year after Richard died, I visited San Francisco for the first time with my sister, Gay, and our sister-in-law, Beth. Gay was there for a conference. Beth and I were there to stay at the...
View ArticleA Red Marble Sink
My sister said that yesterday’s story about San Francisco reminded her that business trips can be fun. And since she happens to be on one right now, I thought I would entertain her with another story...
View ArticleLet’s Go Krug-ering
I blame Jay-Z and my childhood friend Mollie Battenhouse for this story… This afternoon, I stood in a daze before the fancy champagne case at Kroger. The wine guy walked past me and asked, “Are you...
View ArticleHit the Road, Jacqueline!
I’ve got a bonus column over at Work It, Mom! today. This one is about taking a trip by yourself, for yourself. Here’s a sample: Whether you’re going on a big trip or a little jaunt, the important...
View ArticleWhat’s #1 On Your List?
Yep. You should. And you CAN! What’s the number one thing on your bucket list? Mine used to be “Be someone’s mother.” Check! “Go skydiving.” Check. “Sail the Greek Islands.” Kinda Check (it...
View ArticleLet Her Go
I went into Vivi’s room after she was asleep to pull the covers up on her shoulder and tuck Pengy under her chin. I pushed a curl behind her ear. So tiny, this girl. The girl who is already asking...
View ArticleThey’ve Seen My Boobs In Greece
Now THAT’S how you write a title. We’ve been swimming a lot this summer because Carlos is tall enough to touch the bottom of the shallow end on his tippy toes. Vivi is a fish. Finally, an hour in the...
View ArticleShe Pushed Me
“Hey, she pushed me!” “Ashley’s using my hairbrush!” “STOP IT!” “Get OFF of me!” That’s how my sister and I talked to each other when we were growing up–the way sisters do. Now that I’m back home from...
View ArticleThe Memory Keeper
It’s pouring tonight and I can’t sleep, so I took my magical notebook and sat by the tree to listen to the rain. This adorable pair smiled down from the top of the tree. Their names are Fred and Ginger...
View ArticleHow to Travel With a Shattered Heart
My friend has set off on a big adventure this week–her first real vacation after her divorce. She needed a teensy boost from the Cool Kids today, so we got on a chat thread. She had made it through all...
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