My mom passed away 5 years ago today and more than anything I wish I could remember her smile. I loved my mom and now that I’m 11 years into motherhood I see and appreciate more and more what all she did for my sister and me. I do however think that she sadly and [...]
Mother’s Day is here again, and I look forward to crayola-smudged, home-made cards, a half-burned breakfast in bed with stone-cold coffee, new plants for the garden, and sweet kisses that warm me up inside and out. This year, I realize Mother’s Day is not all about me. I think about how many women “mother” my [...]
Have you ever noticed the typical answer to the question, “How are you?” has shifted from “I’m fine” to something like; “Fine… but busy.” Busy. The word flies around like the black flies in my kitchen. Being busy has become something of an expectation, a badge of honor. If you’re NOT busy, you must either [...]
