Father’s Day

Father’s Day

This weekend is Father’s Day. I like this day because I enjoy honoring my wonderful father and my husband, the father of my children. I’ve been blessed with fabulous men in my life from my father, husband, brother, and loving uncles to mentors and educators who...
The Baby’s Journey

The Baby’s Journey

When I was thirty-seven years old and about to start a doctoral internship in psychology, I found out I was pregnant with my son. I actually know how babies are conceived, so I shouldn’t have been surprised that I was pregnant. Yet years of infertility and my doctor’s...
Finding Our Humanity Through Kindness and Compassion

Finding Our Humanity Through Kindness and Compassion

My daughter is a freshman at Pennsylvania State University. (Penn State for those of us who are paying the bills.) My girl is having one heck of a time at her school. She loves her sorority, her dorm floor, and the beauty that comes with being on her own and having...
Wedded Bliss?

Wedded Bliss?

This month marks twenty-seven years of marriage for me and my groom. It’s been a helluva ride. I’m sure there are cliff drops ahead, but I like to do a little relationship analysis every year. Here are a few epiphanies I’ve had this year. You...
The First-Ever Husband Approved Blog

The First-Ever Husband Approved Blog

Although I’ve referred to my husband in many blogs, I’ve never actually asked for and received approval to write about him. My husband is one of the funniest people I know and a perfect day for him is when he says something really funny while I’m drinking and I laugh...
Twenty-Four Years of Parenting

Twenty-Four Years of Parenting

This week marks the 24th anniversary of my entry into parenthood. The person who welcomed me to the job is a rather wonderful young man who has made my parenting journey a very nice one. I’d like to take credit for how fabulous he is, but he deserves the kudos far...