From time to time in the years to come, I hope you will be treated unfairly, so that you will come to know the value of justice. I hope that you will suffer betrayal because that will teach you the importance of loyalty. Sorry to say, but I hope you will be lonely from time … Continue reading Supreme Court Justice John Roberts’ Speech to His Son’s Graduating Class →

Poem by my 13 year old son: The powerful sound of the basketball on the court is energizing.The swish of the ball in the net is like the cut of a blade.Watching all the moves is mesmerizingAs I run across the court, air blows on my face5 seconds left, and we’re down by oneI start … Continue reading →

It’s been a while since I have posted. My son and my husband both asked me recently about my blog and encouraged me to get back to it. And, here I am… At times, all you need is a little nudge to keep going. Let’s appreciate and be thankful for loved ones around us who … Continue reading Keep going →

I went from being a bad writer to a good writer after taking a one-day course in “business writing.” I couldn’t believe how simple it was. I’ll tell you the main tricks here so you don’t have to waste a... — Read on dilbertblog.typepad.com/the_dilbert_blog/2007/06/the_day_you_bec.html

"Trust that you are an amazing kid without needing to promote yourself or exaggerate a single thing." — Read on redtri.com/things-my-son-needs-to-know-before-middle-school/

Looking at the pandemic through my 10-year-old's eyes! https://youtu.be/VakzS49SaSs

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During my 9 years of motherhood there have been some instances where I have questioned my parenting decisions and asked myself if certain outcomes could have been different if I had tried another approach. At times I have self-doubt, guilt and parental anxiety caused by reading about today's most pressing issues harming our children. In … Continue reading Simplifying parenting →