Category Archives: personal essay

Reflections on Turning 70

Posted on April 10, 2018 by

    It’s just a number, right? No, it is a SURREAL number, one I can’t quite wrap my head around. I clearly don’t picture myself as whatever my previous idea of “70” was. Which reminds me of my mother, … Continue reading →

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Boy in a Box or A New Twist on Mother’s Day

Posted on May 14, 2017 by

  When I first became a mother on March 25, 1974, it was the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. The Mother Gene was very strong in me from the get-go. And as soon as I looked into that little face … Continue reading →

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The Other Side of Mother’s Day

Posted on May 14, 2017 by

Ah, Mother’s Day. A mother surrounded by her adoring family; pampered, taken out to dinner, showered with gifts and cards. At least that’s how Hallmark sees it. The reality? It can be a painful, hellish holiday for so many women. … Continue reading →

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