How a 1956 prom date led to a 2018 Taylor Swift concert
Coming upon my parents’ old prom photo during this particular week, it seemed as if Mom was telling us, “Go and have a good time!”
Motherhood of the stolen jeans
The fashion lines that have divided us are getting fuzzy. I was almost fooled by the junior clothing sections labeled in big bold letters: Mom Jeans. But that marketing lure is not for me.
Her life, my heart and soles
Even though my daughter owns piles of high heels, fashion boots, and athletic shoes, there’s not a dress flat in the bunch. Momma to the rescue.
Taking trips around the sun with Mom
Mom held my hand for 44 trips around the sun; now I’m an unaccompanied child with shared birthday memories bringing me peace.
Weep then sweep: messy rooms make memories
I’ll never look at my kid’s messy room in the same way, not since a meme popped up on my Facebook. I actually teared up.
Forget the baby! Women over 50 need sleep
Why shouldn’t women over 50 have babies? Because there is no middle ground for a middle-aged woman and middle of the night wake-ups.