The Biz turned two this past Sunday. I can hardly believe it. The Biz is my youngest son. He came two weeks early and allowed me, much to my delight, to have one of only two turkeyless Thanksgivings in my 34 years of life. (I was studying in London for the other.) The Biz is […]
Being Thankful: My 2010 Gratitude List
I have to admit that I’m not a big fan of Thanksgiving. It’s not that I’m ungrateful. I just don’t like the meal around Thanksgiving. I’m not a fan of turkey, candied yams, cranberry sauce or pie. I really hate pie. I do love watching football and being lazy with my closest family members and […]
Holiday Giving Part 2: Choosing a Nonprofit
After writing my previous post about holiday giving that also gives back, I realized that some people might need a little help finding the local charity to which they ultimately want to give. Here are a five steps you can take to help you choose your nonprofit(s): Think about the organizations you already interact with. […]
3 Simple Ways to Give (and Give Back) This Holiday Season
When I hear the word “giving,” my mind goes to philanthropy rather than to presents. Maybe it’s because I have worked in and around development departments (fund raising for those who don’t speak nonprofit language) for the past several years. In my nonprofit work, I have been on the receiving end of donations (of time […]
Art That Moves You
I love art. I love looking at it. I love experiencing it. I love it when a painting or photo or even a beautifully designed chair stops me in my tracks. There’s just something about certain objects that move me. Usually it has something to do with bold colors, a graphic image or a really […]
Battle wounds and tests of motherhood
Nothing prepares you to be a mother. I don’t care who you are, how much experience you have with children or how many books you’ve read. Motherhood is something you have to experience to understand the sheer perplexities of the title. When G, who is 5, put his arm through a plate glass door in […]
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