A few weeks ago, as part of the cultural arts program at my kids’ elementary school, the kids got to watch an a cappella group perform. My daughter, along with a group of girls in her class, were inspired to form their own singing group, calling themselves the Sensational Seven (a number that changed daily,… [read more]

When I was growing up, Christmas Eve was the big holiday for us.  My parents always had a huge party, and both sets of grandparents would come over.  We’d get all of our presents at that time, so after we saw our Santa gifts on Christmas morning, the holiday was pretty much over.  When I… [read more]

My path to mommy hood started with a miscarriage, then a difficult pregnancy resulting in 7 weeks of bed rest and a premature little girl.  On September 7, 2004, my baby girl was born a month early, via c-section.  I was scared that she wouldn’t be healthy, and didn’t feel comfortable until I held her… [read more]

School started on Wednesday here, which kind of changes the whole Labor Day dynamic.  Instead of it being an unofficial end of summer celebration, it’s just a weird day off just three days after starting school.  I’m not sure I totally agree with the timing. Regardless, my little lady started 2nd grade, and my little… [read more]

I’m nervous about my son entering first grade in two weeks. Yes, he went to kindergarten – all-day kindergarten, in fact.   But kindergarten is different.   His teacher was one of those perfect kindergarten teachers – the kind to hug a sad child, speak in a kind voice, and never get upset. My son… [read more]

When I was in business school, my whole Organizational Behavior class took a personality test.   Without telling us the results, my professor called four of us up front and paired us.   Each pair was tasked with drawing a house, alternating turns with the pen, without speaking at all.   My partner Jenna and… [read more]