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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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
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
My “A” Team: At the Helm With Mom
Remember my post, Good People Find Good People? I just can’t stop reflecting on these words. Maybe it has something to do with how blessed I am to be surrounded with family, friends, neighbors, teachers, therapists, medical experts, and creative … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Life
Tagged Detroit Tigers, family, Ireland, love, mom, Mother, parenting
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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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365: Do What is Good For You
Walk it out. Talk it through. Take some time to do what is good for you. Too many hours slip away. Days and weeks get checked off the calendar. When will the schedule ever be clear? It won’t. So, what … Continue reading




