Most everyone has seen the video of Brandt Jean's impact statement following the sentencing of the police officer who shot and killed his brother. I’ve watched it twice today. The second time I cried like a baby. There are many problems associated with religion, religious doctrine, religious dogma, religious righteousness. Wars are fought based on… Continue reading Brandt Jean and the power of faith

When our children are new, regardless of how they come to us and especially that first child, they bring awe to every moment. We cherish their glee, their gas, their tiny toes, the sweet beauty in their sleeping faces. We celebrate their early steps, the first time they hit a ball, ride a bike. We… Continue reading My parenting awe

The other day when I got home from work, my youngest wanted to share his day with me. He had been out with his Dad running errands and picking up groceries. As he stood in line at the local Giant kidding around with Steve, he was engaged in conversation by an older woman. She had… Continue reading Doris Roberts & a chance encounter with my son

Aa parents, at least reasonably good parents, it is said that we are only as happy as our most troubled child. It is for this reason that I am blown away when I meet happy parents with multiple children. We have three amazing young people whom we have been given the opportunity, the challenge, the… Continue reading The parenting coaster

Over the weekend,  the car my daughter drives (the one her Grandmother drove for a decade and the one that sat in a driveway for a year when Grandmom no longer had access to the keys and the one John drove for a year or so before buying his own), lost its muffler. Not completely… Continue reading Old Cars