Joie d'Eve

Summertime and …

The ongoing “heat emergency” has sort of put a damper on my summer plans....

The More People Who Stand Up Against Bigotry, the Better

I support journalism. I have paid subscriptions to the local newspaper, the New York...

Summers Apart

Just like Christmases, the summers without my older daughter are routine now … but...

Welcome to the Tween Years, Again

My baby – who is very much not a baby anymore – turns 11...

School’s (Almost) Out

The last day of school is Thursday for my older kid and Friday for...

Regardless of the Calendar, Summer is Now

After an almost sort of spring, it feels like summer definitely made its presence...
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Mother’s Day Mourning

I’m not boycotting Mother’s Day, but I’m not looking forward to it.  I want to...

Going Bald for St. Baldrick’s

I’m sort of fascinated by chubby babies with full heads of hair because both...

Jazz Fest Memories

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. But honestly, don’t. Because this is New...

Sleepaway Camp? Really?

I’m a pretty good mom, I think – I pack (mostly) healthy lunches, advocate...

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