Muhammad Ali loved babies: a firsthand account
“You know Muhammad Ali loves babies,” a woman behind me said, grinning at my son who had calmed down. “Yes,” I responded even though I really didn’t. It hadn’t mattered to know that before.
Having a baby? Hold on to these 9 things
My first grandchild is due any day now and I’ve got two words of advice for his parents: Hold on.
Wake to your dreams, dear graduate
I realized that this was the last time I’d get you up for school. This particular morning was the final day of your senior year.
A confession to my daughter, with regrets
This time when she launches the regret-having-kids question, I don’t reply immediately as I typically do. Now that she’s 14, maybe I have a different answer for her.
The relative effects of teenage choices
It’s my fault that he left in a U-Haul in the middle of the night. He might try to tell you differently, but don’t believe him.
You’re in her heart, but she’s in your head
Though I could no longer ask Mom about the things she always told me, I wondered what words of mine might still be taking up space in the brains of my three adult kids.