How do you say adorable in Greek?Friday night Liam and I made it to the St. Sophia's Greek Festival on Whitehall Road. I've attended this event in the past, but generally would be inclined to visit on Sunday afternoon, however, the weather forecast nudged me into getting there sooner (dryer) rather than later (wetter). If … Continue reading Going Greek
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Mother’s Day
pretty table, pretty plate, pretty tastySunday evening I thanked my boys for a lovely Mother's Day and I wasn't even kidding. There was nothing I would have changed about the day, other than to have included more guests. There was very little indulgence in the traditional sense, but you folks know how I am - happy to be productive, … Continue reading Mother’s Day
Pass(ing it) Over
While on vacation in Palm Springs, I participated in my first Seder. What a wonderful experience! It was everything I'd ever imagined - filled with ritual, food based, and slightly chaotic. The perfect religious and special meal. The opportunity to enjoy a Seder dinner arose when Griffin and I visited an old friend of mine. The last time … Continue reading Pass(ing it) Over
Travel as education
I love to travel. I thoroughly enjoy visiting new places and hope that I am able to impart my enthusiasm and respect for different locations to my children. Experiencing how people beyond your own community live is a terrific way to grow, I think, and can help one understand the lives others may lead. After … Continue reading Travel as education
It’s about the kids
I always knew I wanted to have children, even if I was uncertain about whether I would ever get married. My sensibility that marriage was not a necessary prerequisite of parenthood was the result of my own experience growing up without having a father in my life. Or maybe it was another example of my … Continue reading It’s about the kids
Blessed to be Irish
image from literatehousewife.comA gorgeous St. Patrick's Day seems the perfect time to share some things which I feel very fortunate to have in my life. I seriously could probably list one for each of those shamrocks in the picture to the right, but I wouldn't want to boast. What I do want to do, though, is encourage … Continue reading Blessed to be Irish
Go(ing) West, (with a) young man
In just about a month Griffin and I jet to California for our special Mommy and Son trip. One of the best traditions, I think, that I've created as a parent is the one-on-one vacations I've planned and enjoyed individually with the boys. Liam and I have explored Colorado and Ireland together, and Griffin and I spent … Continue reading Go(ing) West, (with a) young man
