I’ve been flying on an emotional high for the past two days. On Saturday, Josh Groban live-streamed his first-ever “virtual” concert for fans, and it was everything I had hoped it would be: heartfelt, emotional, and therapeutic. He grabbed his…
Crosses To Bear
You know the story about the man who carried a heavy cross? It goes something like this: There once was a man who carried a heavy cross. He carried this cross for days, weeks, months, years, until one day he…
Sidekick
I’ve never been much of a poet but sometimes the urge will hit me, and I’m compelled to act—or in this case write. I don’t remember exactly when I first drafted this poem, but it was somewhere in the vicinity…
Goodbye Doesn’t Have To Be Forever
I never realized how sad it would make me—or how much it would hurt—to say goodbye to our Bing Bong. If you don’t know who Bing Bong is, do yourself a favor and watch Disney’s Inside Out. I double dare…
Once Upon A Time There Was A Spider
I learned two things today: there’s a spider that lives in South America that’s big enough to eat birds and my 4-year-old son is far smarter and braver than I will ever be. As I was pulling the laundry out…
The Other Side
Kiss today goodbye And point me toward tomorrow We did what we had to do Won’t forget, can’t regret What I did for love –“What I Did For Love,” A Chorus Line (written by Marvin Hamlisch/Edward Kleban) My husband and…
Through The Eyes Of A Child
Every so often I’m reminded of how ill-equipped I am to be a momma. Oh, who am I kidding? I’m reminded of this every single day. Those of you who read my blog regularly may have noticed how infrequently I’m…
Bittersweet Reminders
Well, Lent has come and gone, and so, too, has my unwavering positivity. Despite my best efforts, it’s becoming harder and harder to find the silver linings. I have pockets of joy, obviously, but I’m growing weary of the loneliness…
Bridges, Rainbows, & Josh Groban
On March 20, Billboard aired a mini “concert” by Josh Groban, who sang from his home where he, like the rest of us, is holed up during this pandemic. The point of the performance was to raise relief funds for…
May The Force Be With You
Here’s my latest concern: When the coronavirus pandemic is over and schools reopen, will my kids bounce right back into the fray or will they be unable to cope with what I suspect will be the “new normal?” One week…