In an attempt to keep Michael and Madelyn, my nephew and niece, from jumping into the freezing water this past Mother’s Day, my brother offered them a spin around the lake in my parents’ old wooden rowboat. The kids eagerly took him up on the offer and excitedly prepared to embark. My dad raced across… Continue reading A Triumphant Mother’s Day at the Morgans’
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Plato said, “A dog has the soul of a philosopher.” I wonder what this little guy’s philosophy is!
Unsolicited Advice for Beautiful Brides
“Everything changes, nothing remains without change.” – Buddha As we stood cutting the cake to the band’s rendition of “The Two of Us” by the Beatles on August 25, 2006, neither my husband nor I saw the foreboding in the lyrics: “You and I have memories longer than the road that stretches out ahead.” Despite… Continue reading Unsolicited Advice for Beautiful Brides
In spring, a young man’s fancy turns to love – and egg hunts
My brother, Michael, and his family came to Hoboken this past weekend to celebrate Easter with me. With daffodils, tulips, and robins lining the streets, I couldn’t help but notice the symbols of spring and even the first signs of spring fever budding within my nine year old nephew, Michael. On our walk to dinner, I… Continue reading In spring, a young man’s fancy turns to love – and egg hunts
A Little Voodoo Magic
In early March, I attended a conference in New Orleans, Louisiana with my colleagues, Daniel and Nancy. The long day of lectures ended at 4pm after which we were free to wander the city. As I strolled down Bourbon Street, I took inventory: Kentucky Wildcat fans painted the streets blue with March Madness; a lone… Continue reading A Little Voodoo Magic