Once a Mother, Always a Mother
We remake our lives for our kids because they are our whole world. And then one day, they leave....
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Tornado Warnings and Anxiety Versus Fear
Last week, my oldest daughter and I went on a road trip to tour a college in the Midwest. Despite rainy conditions, we made great time on the way there, fueled by Starbucks and a Heated Rivalry-inspired playlist (yes, I’m obsessed; no, the show will never get old). We...
So, Is This All Just Meaningless?
Is it worthwhile to even try to write anything anymore? Will anyone read it? Or will it get lost in the roiling sea of meaningless content that's churned out every millisecond?...
Just Keep Swimming
I'm turning 47 in a few days. And I can’t shake the idea that I should be constantly improving, or at least holding steady. Getting slower means I’m getting older, which means at some point I might totter to a complete stop....
Reflecting on the Dawson’s Creek Reunion, and James Van Der Beek’s Parenting Wisdom
When my mom didn't tell me about her breast cancer right away, I internalized the idea that I couldn't handle the truth. That's why I was grateful to hear the perspective of James Van Der Beek, who has approached his health situation by being honest with his kids....