It began something like this: my daughter (14), son (4) and I were sitting at the dinner table. Dinner was ‘mummy-special-salad’ and quickly cooked chicken skewers. “I don’t want to eat this dinner!” came the defiant proclamation from across the … Continue reading →
I had a particularly busy week. In between traveling gigs, I had several writing deadlines to meet, mostly for short pieces. I started to panic about the longer speech I needed to write for the following week, and the rapidly … Continue reading →
Most of us grew up with a constant reminder to use the magic words: PLEASE and THANK YOU. In days gone by, being polite was not only appreciated but also expected. I am not saying those days are gone, but … Continue reading →
A meme floating around Facebook says, “All these moms are on Pinterest making their own soap and reindeer-shaped treats, and I’m all like ‘I took a shower and kept the kids alive.’” Although it’s supposed to be humorous, my guess … Continue reading →
(This was first posted in Aug., 2013. But with vacations starting up again, I thought it might be helpful for families to be reminded of tips for flying with their kiddos. Enjoy!) I just returned from a short getaway … Continue reading →
I’ve just come home from two wonderful weeks of travel and reunions – college, high school, family, and relatives – creating floods of things to reflect on for a long time. I see this as a huge plus in my … Continue reading →