About Me
I am a mom, writer, advocate, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, in-law, outlaw, friend, neighbor, Michigander, Detroit sports fan, moviegoer, music lover, global thinker, and suburbanite of Detroit. I love my husband, children, family, friends, neighbors, dog, country, planet, and Italian-Irish heritage.
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Category Archives: Parenting
Celebrating Birthdays: A Mother’s Memories
Memories from those first 24 hours of parenthood will never leave me. A little baby and miracle named Issa made her début 10 years ago. All those weeks during my pregnancy with her had been preparation. I made time for breakfast, … Continue reading
Thinking About …
While waiting for my morning caffeine kick to nudge me toward my elliptical machine, I read Facebook status updates. Two posts moved me so much I had to share. First, a high school friend encouraged her network to rally for … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friends, Life
Tagged family, friends, Healing, inspiration, prayer, Religion and Spirituality, United States
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School Days: Mr. and Mrs. Movie Star
It is Week 3 of the 2012-2013 school year in Michigan. We — including myself — are in adjustment mode. Alarm clocks, school lunches, bus stop rituals, homework, and early bed times are all becoming the norm once again. All … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Parenting
Tagged Blog, celebrities, celebrity, Entertainment, movie, movie star, school, star
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Moms’ Escape Night to Partridge Creek: PF Changs and Charming Charlies
I’ll tell you. I love my fellow moms. Kelly, one of my girlfriends, sent out the e-mail inviting a dozen or more moms to join her for an evening away from the rigors of parenting. Last night, she and I … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Parenting
Tagged fashion, girlfriends, Home, mom, Mother, P. F. Chang's China Bistro, parenting, Partridge Creek, style
Feeling the End-of-School Vibe
Despite my rantings on here, I am a bit stoked to admit there are only four point five days until my children break loose from school for summer vacation. I am not immune to feeling the end-of-school vibe, which started … Continue reading
15 Days ‘Til The End
I can’t help it. The countdown is on. It is bittersweet. At the conclusion of each school year I go through this same process. The excitement in my chest builds. I become caught up in the whirlwind of end-of-school activities. … Continue reading
16 Days ‘Til Summer Vacation
This weekend served up a preview of what awaits when summer vacation begins in 16 days. My children and I were treated to 80-degree-plus days, outdoor fun, and a firework display from some overzealous neighbors. Unlike last summer, I am … Continue reading
Twilight Hum
Two busy bodies finally lay in peaceful slumber. Another day of learning, playing with friends and testing boundaries has concluded. A view from my back patio brings clarity and wonder. Those dusky blues and purples introduce an infinity beyond my … Continue reading
In Honor of All Mothers
I a mom. The job description is immense and forever changing. Rewards are plenty, but often come from sweat, tears and blood of being a warrior on one of the fiercest battlefronts ever in my history. There is a part … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Life, Parenting
Tagged Child, family, Home, Mother, mothers day, parenting
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Nine Ways I Diffuse Stress
It must be that time of year. School is out in 46 days. The social calendar for May, June and beyond is filling quickly. There is little time to accomplish all those “to-d0s”; and just when I cross one off … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Life, Parenting
Tagged Bob Harper, health, healthy-living, Mental Health, shopping, stress, therapy
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