It could have been worse but for his music, his voice, his presence. I wrote that line during a freewriting assignment in the writing class I took back in July. The professor asked us to work from the prompt “It…
Author: Sabrina Manno
After about 13 years of working as an editor for various publications in New York City, I gave up my professional career to stay home with my two beautiful children. While I enjoy being a mom (mostly), the trials and tribulations that these two human beings put me through daily are enough to test the patience of a saint! And I am no saint.
I’ve spent the past four-and-a-half years struggling to find my way back to the autonomous, carefree woman I once was. My first step toward that goal came in June, when I took over as president of a local chapter of the International Moms Club. This role has introduced me to many wonderful moms, allowed me to flex my professional and creative muscles, and given me a whole new purpose! Most importantly, though, it’s motivated me to pursue my true dream: starting this blog.
I love to write, and I love to make people laugh, so that’s why I’m here. Full disclosure: I tend to be too open, a little (OK, a lot) sarcastic, and honest to a fault. I love my kids to the moon and back, but they drive me crazy and I’m not afraid to admit it or write about it.
Autumn In The Grotto
My family and I recently discovered a grotto at a Catholic church not far from our home and we’ve taken to visiting as often as we can. I suppose that speaks to how much we crave prayer and answers and…
Friends With Pens: Sweet Pickles
Editor’s Note: If one thing has become clear during these recent historical events in our country, it’s that many people don’t appreciate the concepts of “compassion,” “humility,” “loyalty,” or “solidarity.” A Momma & Her Pen believes wholeheartedly in supporting others…
The Allure Of Simplicity
I love the symmetry, the ingenuity, the poetry of words—and how they marry to create the most vivid of pictures. But I also love when those words stir my passions because they are so perfectly reminiscent of the world in…
Self-Care, Take Me Away
Remember the ad campaign for Calgon bath products back in the 1970s and 1980s? “Calgon, take me away!” My mom used to bellow this phrase all the time when I was a kid and it always made me laugh. Maybe…
Friends With Pens: Mommas Can Have It All
Editor’s Note: If one thing has become clear during these recent historical events in our country, it’s that many people don’t appreciate the concepts of “compassion,” “humility,” “loyalty,” or “solidarity.” A Momma & Her Pen believes wholeheartedly in supporting others…
Age-Old Evenings & Far-Off Music
When white moths are on the wing, And moth-like stars are flickering out –“The Song Of Wandering Aengus,” William Butler Yeats Whenever I need a good cry, I find myself watching The Bridges of Madison County. It is my all-time…
Mental Synchronization (Part 3)
Today marks four weeks since we began my attempt to incorporate routine and structure into my children’s days. I originally began these exercises because after several months of quarantine and “free” time I noticed they were becoming bored, unruly, lazy,…
Glamour, Guts, & Glory
Sometimes being a woman is the worst. I’ve had all sorts of crazy symptoms and complaints over the past few years. First from pregnancy: flabby, streaky skin on my tummy; an unfortunate and uncalled for reduction in my breasts (as…
Our Past Is The Canvas For Our Future
“You shouldn’t envy me. Mostly I live in the past.” –Brandon Stark (Game of Thrones, season 8, episode 4: “The Last of the Starks”) Apologies for always quoting Game of Thrones—the series is littered with profound and poignant one-liners (and…