Category Archives: Family
Do you have what it takes to show empathy to a sick husband?
It’s been four years and I’m finally able to write about losing my sister
Maine men abandon wives, save marriages
Rise and shine, it is potato picking time!
The surprising birth of a lasting love
Remembering Aunt Amber’s lesson on forgiveness
My Aunt Amber taught me a great deal about being independent, tough, resilient and kind. And one of the best lessons she taught me came through an experience I had with her African violet. Growing up on a farm meant not much time or money for vacations, so it was momentous when Dad declared he’d […]
Dear Mom, Having a wonderful time, wish you were here
Deep cleaning: is that even a thing?
Our son, James, has shown some disturbing qualities, and I blame my husband, Patrick, who has been his stepfather since 1991. Let me explain. The other day we were talking with James, and he mentioned that he and his wife were hiring someone to do some ‘deep cleaning’ for them. My reaction was, “Deep cleaning? […]
Who was Erma Bombeck and why does she still matter?
When I started writing my blog, I found it particularly difficult to compose my bio. I wanted to say that my writings were the love child of Erma Bombeck and Jerry Seinfeld. But I felt too presumptuous putting anything I wrote in the same league as Erma Bombeck. Following the example of my blogging friend Roxanne […]