So I took two days off mid-week to celebrate a holiday that most people never even heard of. Thankfully, it was gorgeous weather in Southeast Michigan, and the kids and I reveled in our time alone together, the beauty of … Continue reading
In the blazing sun, the hottest day of 2013 thus far, my kids and I strolled through flowering trees, wood-chip paths, fresh dirt and pine trees in the Ann Arbor Nichols Arboretum. One step into nature, and it was like … Continue reading
Last night, my son cuddled on my lap at a yoga workshop. My daughter climbed onto a chair with me so we could talk and snuggle. My eldest son sidled next to me in bed late at night when his … Continue reading
Most of us spend our entire lives trying to find where we fit. I remember wanting the cool jeans in 5th grade, the cool haircut in 7th grade, the cool boyfriend in high school, the cool sorority in college. Then … Continue reading
You may think you are seeing clearly. The same details suggest one story while you could read them the total opposite way. Last night, I saw the movie version of the incredible book, The Reluctant Fundamentalist. I love when a good … Continue reading