I was born in November and my brother was born in December. My mom still doesn’t know what she was thinking. My birthday marked the midpoint of the month, and a week later, my mom was usually preparing Thanksgiving dinner. … Continue reading
It was 8 p.m. on a Saturday evening at the local park around the corner from our home. The weather was perfect — about 75 degrees with a light breeze and low humidity — and just enough late-evening sun remained … Continue reading
As a former full-time newspaper reporter, I’m used to getting paid for my work. My free writing — literally — is done in my head, in a journal/diary or now, a blog. Rarely will I contribute a piece for professional … Continue reading
Not much action for the month worthy of a blog, but I’ve been keeping my writing muscles sharp. (What’s a writing muscle anyway? And why would a muscle be sharp? Bad metaphor there!) I placed pieces in two publications this … Continue reading
Hi blog fans! All five of you! I said I would try posting twice a week, so I’m about to meet that goal right now, albeit by cheating a little. Today I’m published on Parent.co with a piece about, … Continue reading
During the weekend, I attended a graduation party for a co-worker’s sons — one finishing college and the other graduating from high school. Although I didn’t know the boys very well, I always enjoy going to these celebrations. The graduates … Continue reading
I know I need to get some original copy in this space, but for now, here’s a look at some of my favorite pieces on parenting and sports. This one is the perfect introductory story… about that time I had … Continue reading
Sports Writer Turned Suburban Mom 