Two hours go by, three, then four. Nothing. Still I sit and type because it’s Sunday, and I have a deadline. I’ve wracked my brain trying to come up with something new. At this point I would even settle for something old. I’ve hounded my husband, bothered my friends, and even pleaded with my kids. Every single idea refuses to grow into an essay. I will … [Read more...]
5 Reasons I Should Leave My Husband
Valentine’s Day is less than a week away, and everywhere I look there’s another article on love and marriage. Whether it’s keeping the fire alive or finding the perfect partner, there’s nothing like Cupid to spark a conversation about commitment. I’m a huge believer in marriage -- Joe and I will be celebrating our 22nd wedding anniversary in March. We’ve been very lucky to … [Read more...]
The Gift of Time
This past October I turned 49. I’m now a year older than my father was when he had his heart attack. It was 1988, and I still remember sitting on the Long Island Railroad not knowing what I would face when the train pulled into the station. Smart phones and social media weren’t part of our daily diet, and it was a real possibility that I was going to arrive home and learn my … [Read more...]
One of Those Days
Today has been one of those days where I questioned every decision I ever made. It’s been a day where I felt as if I had to answer one more question from any of the people who live with me, I’d snap. Today being a mom to three, wife to one, and the owner of a possessed kitchen appliance doesn’t feel as great as it usually does. I’m tempted to just run as far … [Read more...]
Motherhood Helped Me Find My Voice
Words have always come easy for me. Legend has it I was speaking full sentences by the time I was 18 months old. At two, I corrected my grandmother’s pronunciation of Santa Claus. Words came easy. But finding my voice didn’t. And it wasn’t something I fully found until I became a mother. I was a shy, insecure young woman. The dyslexia that made school and life so hard … [Read more...]
