Well, it has been a hot minute since I've updated this blog. I have lots of stuff to post going forward, but for tonight I just want to partake in a little humblebrag. Jack was inducted into the National Junior Honor Society tonight. I am always proud of my son, but tonight I just could… Continue reading My Boy is Wicked Smahhht!
Jack, my quiet, shy boy, had a lead role in his Drama Kid's play this evening! He's been taking drama since 2nd grade and tonight marked his first lead. The whole cast did an amazing job! JackThe boysAmazing cast
To ring in 2019, we hosted a big family New Year's slumber party weekend. My cousin Lauren and her daughters came down from Maine, so it was the perfect opportunity to get the family together. I think it was the first time we all celebrated New Years together, at least as far as I can… Continue reading NKOT(Son of a)B; but first, Wahlburgers!
**[ED. Note: I created a page for this post so I could update it regularly without having to scroll through old posts. See the top menu bar or click here for the updated version] **I turned 47 on March 6th. I don’t shy away from my age, I don’t get sad about it, or lie… Continue reading 50 Before 50
I saw Star Wars: The Force Awakens the day it came out in December 2015. I’d been waiting decades for this movie. Yes, we had the prequels, but like all bad memories I repressed the hell out of those. The Force Awakens was the movie Gen X fans needed to restore our faith. I sat… Continue reading Yeah, I May Owe Rian Johnson an Apology
I have an amazingly supportive family, which is wonderful and so important. From my husband and parents and in-laws to aunts and uncles and cousins, I am blessed with a fierce tribe. I also have many amazing friends who have my back. Among those are three of my oldest and dearest friends who have always… Continue reading Gang of Three
We participated in Boston Walk to Defeat ALS last weekend. It was a great time. A little chilly, but so much fun.
For the second year in a row, my cousins and I have planned a weekend getaway in NH. My husband, my son, and I are joined by several of my cousins and their families and we have a blast. It's two days of fun, laughter, and love. This year's trip came one month after my… Continue reading #Strength
It started with pain on the inside of my ankle. A little pain in my ankle at 40-something years old after 30-plus years of practicing martial arts was not surprising, and certainly not particularly worrisome. I’ve had strains and sprains and bruises many times over the years. I’ve broken fingers and ribs and collar bones,… Continue reading The Diagnosis
Rise Against ALS! 