“The only time I would even contemplate running is if a bear were chasing me,” I emphatically told my date. He had just asked me if I liked to run. No, I did not like to run, I assured him. I have never in my life liked to run. I … Read the rest
If you’ve seen the movie, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, you will remember that Toula’s father, Mr. Portokalos, believes that Windex is a remedy for everything. If you have a cut on your arm, he tells you, “Put some Windex on it.” When Toula wakes up on her wedding … Read the rest
My friends’ children have outfits for every occasion – red, white, and blue jumpers for patriotic holidays; special birthday shirts with cupcakes and a big number so friends will know how old they are; Easter shirts with bunny ears; St. Patrick’s Day shirts with shamrocks; customized Christmas shirts with reindeer … Read the rest
If you read The Bikini Quandary, then you know I love being in the water. The beach is my preference, but since I live in Atlanta and the closest oceanfront respite is about five hours away, I often have to settle for my subdivision pool. It’s a nice pool … Read the rest
If you are like me – born under a sign in which water is your element – you probably can’t get enough of the beach, or the lake, or your backyard pool, if you happen to be so fortunate. One of my favorite things to do is sit at the … Read the rest
For the most part, I’ve always been a pretty confident person, with a solid and ever-evolving sense of my own identity. In my youth, it was easy for me identify myself with the activities I was in. I was a dancer and a skier; I played the flute, piccolo, and … Read the rest
I don’t love my job. Isn’t that the plight of most Americans? The problem is, my job is being a stay-at-home mom. I am supposed to LOVE that. It is supposed to be the best job in the world, isn’t it? Sometimes I sit on the couch late at night … Read the rest
If you have children, and they are growing, as is the nature of the little creatures, then you may have had this experience:
Mom A: (observing child doing something on his own) “Don’t you miss the days when Johnny was little?”
Mom B: (correct, expected response) “Yes! I loved holding … Read the rest