Thoughts On Motherhood

*I remember thinking that as a Mother, I would spend my days bestowing wisdom upon my offspring, offering them my sage advice, teaching them the ways of the world and how to navigate through it safely.  How surprising it was then, when it turned out that they were the ones teaching me about life.  Oh…

The Benefits of Being Still

Sitting keeping your distanceas he flies a kitefor the very first timeholding tightto the stringfor somesuch a little thing for you the kind of normalyou only get to tasteevery once in a little while effortlessly he outruns the wind unknowingly filling you with love and light as you try to capture his essence through a…

It All Boils Down to the Right Fork

Growing up, I knew exactly what I wanted to be when I grew up. A wife. I was so determined to make this happen, that when my mom’s brother, my crazy Uncle Ted, finally decided to tie the knot, I made him an offer he thankfully refused.  “Marry me!” I shrieked, my cheeks tear stained…