Do Not Kill Yourself

This week - this day -  is loaded. For so many, it's remembering what happened in our country on September 11, 2001. Someone asked me recently where I was on that day. I always gulp when the subject comes up because the truth is, I don't remember a lot of it.  I thought it was …

I am No Wonder Woman

I am only one tiny woman for cripes sake.  And while I certainly do a lot, I am no Wonder Woman.  This notion of doing it all and being a super hero is not necessarily doing us any favors.  I'm already stretched way too thin (if only that would translate to my stomach) and that …

40 is The New Black

Every year on my birthday my little mama calls me and says with a shaky yet happy voice, "(however many years ago - this year it's 40 years ago) right now it was just you and me kiddo."   It's more profound this year than any other year as I have my own babies to help me reflect on …