Our 320 Bonus Days Living With Adult Kids
On day 320 of our pandemic lockdown, my son and his girlfriend moved into their own apartment. They left skid marks like I’d been beating them, throwing things in boxes and laundry baskets and trash...
View ArticleI Found Solace From the Pandemic In My Own Kitchen
I don’t fancy myself much of a cook. More like a utilitarian mealtime facilitator. I can throw together enough calories to satisfy my crew, but it often subsists of frozen ravioli or dehydrated mashed...
View ArticlePhotos of Joyful Grandparent Reunions Remind Us of Prom Pics Past
It’s COVID’s second spring, and I’m missing prom photos again on my social media feed. Like crocuses pressing through hard winter mulch, or the return of cherry blossoms and sparrow song, prom photos...
View ArticleWhat the End of a Pandemic School Year Feels Like to This Teacher
If you know a teacher, you know that 4th quarter fatigue is a real thing. Don’t believe me? Just ask any educator you know. But be sure to do so prior to 8:30 at night. Otherwise, they are almost...
View ArticleClass Is In Session: How I Helped My Teens Do Their Best Work From Home
This post is sponsored by Staples Connect but the opinions are my own. All three of my kids are going to school virtually, so every morning they get out their laptops and attend their classes. Then...
View ArticleLife is Returning to Normal But I’m Not Entirely Sure I’m Ready
The email was not entirely unexpected. It arrived late in the afternoon as I was clicking off my desk lamp and considering whether to cook or get a Wegmans Meal 2GO for dinner. I knew this day was...
View ArticleWe’ve All Suffered Loss and We Need to Talk About It
We are grateful to Northside Hospital for being there for their community during this difficult time and for the days to come as we emerge from this pandemic. Sometimes the journey through a crisis...
View ArticleMoms: Even Warriors Need to Rest
We are grateful to Northside Hospital for being there for their community during this difficult time and for the days to come as we emerge from this pandemic. “How Are You?” Such a mundane question —...
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View ArticleI’m at a Loss for What to Tell My Son about His Lost Senior Year
When the pandemic started a year ago my son Alex was a junior in high school. For him, the biggest impact wasn’t the distance learning, it was all the activities that were canceled including concert...
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