Growing up, it was just my mom, my brother and I. My father worked in the mines in Africa most of my life and mom and dad had been divorced since I was 5. We only saw my dad every 3-6 months for about a week or 2 at a time. So it was just … Continue reading Moms Have Stories Too! Mom Story #1 →

Being a mom is challenging because you are never just a mom. Prior to having children, you had a life, passions, goals and relationships. When the children are young, you make many sacrifices because they need you. You know their stage of dependence on you is a short one even if it feels really long. … Continue reading Who’s On First, What’s on Second? →

I never cared for cats. As a matter of fact, I can remember warning my husband that I would never adopt a cat while the children were young. I’d worked in long term care facilities where I watched cats attack little old grannies, making them fall, tearing up their stockings, knocking over their trinkets. My … Continue reading The Legacy of George →