Dear Husband–This Mother’s Day is Different

Dear Husband,          When you asked me about Mother’s Day early last month, I remember thinking that this year would offer new opportunities.  There’s only about an hour between my mom and us, assuming you can avoid Atlanta’s horrific traffic, and your mom has finally left New York behind and is settling into her place…

Holiday Song For Christmas 2012

Several stocking stuffers, six gleaming bracelets, five gift cards, four blueberry pancakes, three glasses of holiday cheer, two snow flake earrings, and one shiny, silver jewelry box were just a few of my favorite things today!  Receiving material gifts is always a treat.  There’s no denying this, but I think many would agree that love…

2 Big Lessons Learned on Mother’s Birthday

Remember the fabulous time I had a little over a week ago when I went to the theatre with my mother and a close friend to see “What I Learned in Paris” by Pearl Cleage?  I haven’t changed my mind about the play.  I’m still glad that I saw it, but I had no idea…