In the world of teenage boys, every day is an adventure, at least for those of us tasked with raising them. I remember my brothers as teens, two older, one younger. I remember their insecurities, their angst, their hunger, their melancholy, self-doubt, limitless joy, recklessness, naivete and also their arrogance. I remember my brothers, and… Continue reading befuddled

Today, we met Andrew. Steve, John and I visited Vanish, a wonderfully huge and fun craft brewery in Virginia. We tried ok beer, received great service, took stock of a beautiful venue, and we enjoyed each other’s company. John has been busy lately, taking photos, studying, enjoying life, and we haven’t had a lot of… Continue reading Andrew

Besides my family and a good glass (okay, bottle…the big one) of red wine, these are the things I love most: food, music, traveling, bicycling, writing, interrogating (in a good way) people, finding great deals, helping people, and sleeping. When I was in my very early 20s, newly motherless, I toured Ireland on a bicycle,… Continue reading BAMF’D

I often focus on the big things in my children’s lives - future careers, health issues, long term effects of short term decisions - as well as in my own life and the lives of those whom I love and feel I have some bit of affect on. In my rush to influence the future,… Continue reading Grateful for the day-to-day and for today

Yesterday, Natalie, Steve and I visited Steve’s parents in the Memory Care Unit at their home. For them, it was a good day. Mom was calm. Dad was in good spirits. Aunt Joan was having a bad day, very agitated and almost catatonic. Such is life in a memory care unit. You never know what… Continue reading Don’t forget me.