“Poverty, starvation and drunkenness are ugly subjects to choose. We all admit these things exist. But one doesn’t write about them.” (Teacher) “What does one write about?” (Child) “One delves into the imagination and finds beauty there. The writer, like…
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.
The Leaves Will Fall Again
Music is a godsend. It truly boggles my mind how the “powers that be” want to banish and stop funding the arts because without them oh how sad the world would be (even more than normal). Not a day goes…
To Be A Rainbow
Today I felt like crying. I suppose it was only a matter of time before that feeling set in. What triggered it, you ask? I had just texted my parents, brother, and sister about setting up a teleconference call for…
“You Know You’re A Parent When” (Sabrina Style)
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone! ☘️ In keeping with my “positively happy” theme, I thought it would be fun to write a “you know you’re a parent when” blog based on some of my experiences. A little levity in this…
A Weekend Of Beauty
If there’s one silver lining to being quarantined in our house, it’s that it forced us to slow down. After all, there’s only so much we can do within the confines of these four walls. And I’m happy to report…
My Sweet, Sweet Care-A-Lot
Since Lent began more than two weeks ago, I’ve been sitting at this computer fine-tuning a blog post about positivity and silver linings. You know, as part of my Lenten sacrifice. But who the hell am I kidding? It felt…
In The Blink Of An Eye
No one knows where it ends, how it may come tumbling down But I’m here with you now, I’m with you now “The Light” — Sara Bareilles This is the time of year when everyone starts thinking about New Year’s…
A Gift For My Nana
My paternal grandmother—my Nana—is in the midst of a battle with dementia/Alzheimer’s. It began several years ago with mild forgetfulness and has quickly progressed to an almost complete loss of memory. She has brief moments of lucidity, but they…
Somewhere In My Memory
We were dreamers Not so long ago But one by one We all had to grow up. When it seems the magic slipped away We find it all again on Christmas Day. Believe in what your heart is saying Hear…
Finding The Solidarity In Loneliness
Sometimes parenting can be the loneliest existence. You wouldn’t think so what with the constant activity that comes with having children. But when the chaos dies down and you have a moment to breathe, you look around and realize you’re…