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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School Days: Domestic Rituals I Despise
It took me long enough to become domesticated. For most of my 14-year marriage, washing dishes, doing laundry, and cleaning toilets were not top priorities. Not that I am a slob or completely oblivious to my family’s needs. But, let’s … Continue reading
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
A Summer Preview: Coming to My Backyard in 13 Days
Last night, we set the mood. Structured schedules were tossed to the recycle bin. Issa, Riff, Buddy (our Pekingese) and I played in the backyard until our tummies rumbled for burgers, fries and lemonade. Dinner wasn’t served until 7-something. School is … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Life
Tagged backyard, family, garden, holiday, Home, Memorial Day, summer
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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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KISS: Keep it Simply Sweet
It’s funny. I sat down to write this post at 8:30 am. At first, I thought it would be a breeze. It is Valentine’s Day after all; and it’s my day for posting about parenting, marital bliss, friendship and things … Continue reading
Good People, Good Neighbors
I am a lifelong suburbanite of Detroit. With the exception of my college years, I have called this place one hour north of the “D”, home. Despite thoughts about skipping town for something more exciting in say San Diego or … Continue reading
Four Truths About the Bus Stop
The time spent might be viewed as trivial. It only amounts to about five or six minutes each weekday morning and afternoon. But, waiting at the corner bus stop with my fellow parents is one ritual I look forward to … Continue reading
More Summer Please!
Hey there! Three more Mondays to go. It’s back-to-school for Issa and Riff on September 6. As the days click on, I realize I want more summer. This happens to me every August. I go through the same mix of … Continue reading
No Place Like Home on July 4
There is no other place more alive and beautiful than my own home on July 4. Each year our patio provides an excellent location for viewing all the flashes of red, blue, yellow, purple, silver and green. This year was … Continue reading
