I always told my kids that when challenging things happen, just remember someday it will make a great story. Possibly that’s the best advice I’ve ever given them. And over the years, we’ve collected some great stories. It seems as if every time Daniel comes home from college to California, his stories get better. Like the saga of his […]
in the family way
I wrote this last summer when I was in Los Angeles and got together with my ex-husband’s side of the family. (If you’ve read this, it’s NOT a repeat; keep reading and you’ll find out why.) So there we are, my two children, H, and his side of the family. All adults ranging in age […]
How to handle a Jewish mother
Uncontrollable Mothering: Episode #2 in a sporadic series There are times in a mother’s life when the primal mothering instinct can suddenly take over your mind and body. There is no forewarning and no way to stop yourself. You have no conscious knowledge or control over what you do. This can occur whether your […]
one reason to eat a big breakfast
Since I mentioned that my specialty is breakfast, I had this idea that I could do something I almost never do—–share a recipe. I don’t share because…. I’m not secretive in the kitchen—I’m just not talented. I do have one breakfast recipe that everyone likes, and it’s almost impossible to screw up. Revealing how easy it is feels a little […]
full house
When Daniel’s home, the refrigerator is always full, and so is the house. I love it. His friends are grown up, but they still hang out in the kitchen with me. Not that I’m cooking. Mostly I’m talking. Although I do cook breakfasts. It’s my specialty, and I love when I find out that some of them […]
Cluttercast confessions
As Cluttercast enters its 6th month, it’s the perfect time to come clean: 1. Cluttercast was my New Year’s resolution. I’ve never kept any other resolution more than a week, so no one thought Cluttercast would last—–including me. 2. People assume I’m running out of stuff to cluttercast. Not even close. 3. People assume the house must look […]
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