In honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday today, I thought I’d share a few of my favorites lines from his poems and books. There is still so much for us adults to learn from his “children’s” books. Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to Great Places! You’re off and…
This past weekend I hosted a baby shower for one of my oldest and dearest friends. After the busyness of the party preparations, hosting obligations, and clean-up passed, I had a few minutes to think about this new person that will soon be welcomed into a family and into the…
“It’s not 7:00 yet, Jack,” I murmured groggily. Slowly, but quietly, my son plodded out of our room and I heard his bedroom door gently shut. Soon – too soon – he returned, however, crawling into our bed, elbows stabbing my eye and knees pushing into my side. “It’s 7:00,”…
Six years ago, we walked into the hospital a duo and came out a trio. Six years ago, everything changed. My heart, mind, and body were twisted and curved, expanded and transformed to take on new shapes, new roles, new perspectives. Our patience, willpower, and commitments have been tested and…
I was a shy and timid girl, afraid of many things – new people, new places, disappointment. But despite my relative shyness, I had a happy childhood and I never doubted the fact that I was loved and cared for. Education, opportunities, and respect were freely given and continuously reinforced.…
I swim in pools of bubbles, rest my head on cotton candy pillows, and bounce on marshmallow trampolines. I gaze at blue stars in lavender skies, slide down rainbows, and spread my wings to fly amongst fairies and the Sandman. I sail down crystal clear rivers speckled with jewels, befriend…