Category: Family LIfe

  • The Universe’s Catalyst: a beautiful tragedy

    The Universe’s Catalyst: a beautiful tragedy

    At the beginning of August, I hit a hard realization — I might never have the kind of relationship I’d always imagined having with my child. From day one, things just didn’t go the way I’d pictured them. Lately, the thought that kept looping in my mind was, maybe doing this alone wasn’t the best…

  • A Rainy Cape Cod Sunday morning…

    A Rainy Cape Cod Sunday morning…

    I was in Brooklyn for Thanksgiving; while hanging with some close friends, I was surprised when one said, “Hey, why aren’t you blogging anymore?” then all chimed in – yeah, why – they were great! At that moment, I realized that I had not blogged since the passing of my best friend and brother from…

  • Dear Covid,

    Dear Covid,

    You changed the entire world, and unlike WWII, which transformed the US in positive ways – for one, the ability to mass produce penicillin which saved my life when I was three – you changed the world differently. In a way that no of my generation could have ever imagined. I work hard each day…

  • My new tribe: it’s a dog day afternoon:

    My new tribe: it’s a dog day afternoon:

    My new favorite tribe. The doggies come in all sorts of sizes, shapes, and personalities. I love them all. This was undoubtedly a full-fledged “out of my comfort zone” endeavor. Working at a doggy daycare – what will people think? – who cares! I want to keep busy. There are always things to do and…

  • Time to look up

    Time to look up

    For the first time in my adult life, I am jobless, partnerless, and childless – at the same time. “Unusually new” is a phrase to describe my current situation. Since my joblessness began (September), I have stayed busy assisting Spencer with applying to college and ultimately helping him settle in. Now he’s there, and I…

  • I can really do this on a Monday morning…?

    I can really do this on a Monday morning…?

    This past weekend I drove to the Poconos, the super upgraded Mount Airy Lodge, to be exact. Yes, for you East coasters out there, the one with the heart shape tubs and the corny jingle from the 70s, for a super fun 60th birthday party for my sister-in-law. My bestie and I had a great…

  • It’s Thanksgiving, and I was booted from my Tribe!!

    It’s Thanksgiving, and I was booted from my Tribe!!

    For the past 27 years, I have always looked forward to sending cards, and gifts, reviewing the past year’s successes, and planning for the upcoming with my clients. The best part was that as the years went by and I became known for my relationship-building skills – it was more like chatting with friends and…