Posts Tagged: parenting

The Incredible Tina Fey

August 1st, 2014
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Woo! Woo! Readers!! I can see the weekend on the horizon!!

And for Friday’s sake, we need a good laugh!

Plain ole silly laughter just lightens our burdens and gives us a break from sadness and pain.  Even in the most difficult of times, laughter continually gives me the strength to keep going and hope for better days.

I do have a tendency to make jokes about most of the things that happen to me and I think it just helps make me feel that the day will go smoother if I can laugh.  We all are familiar with that … Read More

The Light Between Oceans — Fantastic Fiction

October 11th, 2013
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You know you’ve read a good book when you turn the last page and feel a little as if you have lost a friend ~ Paul Sweeney The above quote captures the way the way I felt when I recently finished reading, “The Light Between Oceans.” by M.L. Stedman. If you are looking for a book of fiction that will transport you to another time and place, then I would highly recommend “The Light Between Oceans” to you.  It is beautifully written and for a first novel, an amazing piece of storytelling. Essentially, it is a story of stunning loss,… Read More

Holiday Tips For Families

December 10th, 2011
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I say perfect timing to a story that was published in The Washington Post this week!  I thought it was soooo timely and helpful that I wanted to share with you: Michael Hershon/For The Washington Post   Holiday advice for families By Janice D’Arcy/The Washington Post Published: December 7, 2011 Celebrating the holidays with children can be magical, sometimes. Other times, it can be a season of migraine-inducing family problems. We asked a few experts to sort out some of the most vexing, such as navigating expectations, handling family drama, teaching children gratitude and figuring out how to explain Santa.… Read More

Michelle Williams Now

September 14th, 2011
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Actress Michelle Williams is finding a place to heal. By setting her own pace and allowing herself to feel the pain and imbalance of grieving, Williams says she has found new strength, new energy and hope as she takes on the complex role of Marilyn Monroe.  In a new interview with Vogue magazine, Williams talks about the 2008 death of actor and ex-boyfriend Heath Ledger as a deep loss that continues to affect her outlook on life, changing her as a parent, a friend and as an actress.  But with the passage of time, she is rebuilding her life, adapting… Read More

Mom is “WOW” Upside Down

May 8th, 2011
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Happy Mother’s Day to my Mom and all the incredible Moms, GrandMoms and other women around the globe who do the most important job in the world!! Some of you out there may disagree, but I challenge you to find another job that comes close to being as rewarding. If your Mom is no longer with you, I hope the loving memories you have of her make you smile today. Being a Mom is the journey of a lifetime.  From the bottom of my heart, I have cherished every minute of being a mother to my son who is now… Read More