Don’t believe everything you read. If there’s anything you might take away after reading this column, I hope you believe that simple fact. Hmm…I think there’s something wrong with my point, but I just can’t put my finger on it. Anyways, the point I was trying to make is about … [Read more...]

“Stop the car!” I shouted again. “We’re almost there,” replied my husband. “I’m not kidding! I can’t do this!” I begged. “But Mom, it’s the best banana bread in the whole world;” “We’re so close;” “Just a few more miles;” “Try closing your eyes,” said my four teenage … [Read more...]

It was 9:45 A.M. on Wednesday morning. Ordinarily at this time I would have been at work in Center City Philadelphia, but now three weeks into motherhood, I was standing in the kitchen holding my newborn daughter. Like all new moms, I instantly bid farewell to modesty, vanity … [Read more...]

As a lifelong participant in competitive sports, I am no stranger to the women's locker room. I remember first setting foot in the locker room of the Ocean City Community Center at age 8 after joining the swim team and being greeted by the potent smell of chlorine mixed with the … [Read more...]

“What’s bothering you , dear.” Honey’s question pierced the stillness of the early morning. The only other sound to be heard was the dog’s elbow thumping the floor while giving his ears their morning scratch. “Oh, I’m just thinking about all the things that have to be done.” I … [Read more...]