When I was young, my hair was so thick that I snapped banana clips. I can still remember the impressive way each half would fly in different directions. I could…
Mom’s Point Of View: Have you ever spent hours at the beach soaking up the sun, and realized you’re starving and ready for some beach pizza? Nothing beats that, other…
“That’s my mom!” With that triumphant announcement, a little boy jumped out of the line of students filing past me, his bright blue eyes lit up like the sun as…
The woman sat at the edge of the pond, her feet just inches from the edge of the water. As she sat in the glow of the late summer afternoon,…
How did I find myself struggling to keep up with a crowd of young adults on a steep hill at a local college? My absolute refusal to appear weak or…
Storyland is an amusement park designed for young children. It’s a family park with bright rides, cheerful music, and storybook surroundings. But for me, it’s also a time machine. Years…
Age is a funny thing. It creeps up on you when you’re not looking, and takes you by complete surprise. I turned 50 this year, and even though I (usually)…
What’s more more important than paying attention when your body hurts – especially when you’re not 22 anymore? That would be realizing *why* it hurts. And the only thing more…
Happy birthday to me! I turned 50 last week, and – as is befitting a milestone birthday – I promptly had a minor (ish) personal crisis. Why? 50 is the…
I’ve reached the point in my life where my attempts at self-improvement actually make me feel worse than before I started. Want to feel like giving up before you even…