Family

I walked into Plaza Atlanta Theater for a special viewing and panel discussion of the “In My Father’s House” documentary with some preconceived notions that were immediately proven wrong. I thought it would be a lingering “Who Do You Think You Are” type journey of a rapper searching for his father. …

For almost two years, my Mother was by my Father’s side as he coped with lung cancer and diabetes complications. Her hours were 24/7 and I’m sure my Dad was unable to say thank her for all she did for him. My Mother was one of 40 million unpaid caregivers in …

Last month, I wrote a letter of encouragement to A.J. about his emotions and all the things he’s wonderful at (excuse the proposition at the end of the sentence). It’s part of a monthly blogging project, “Letters to Our Children” inspired by LaShawn Wiltz from Everyday Eyecandy. This month, I’m …

For a few weeks, I didn’t know what A.J. was walking about when he kept saying he wanted to write Sofia the First. Then one day when I was watching the Disney Junior show WITH him, I understood. There was a commercial encouraging her fans to to write a Dear …

There’s a common thread of conversations I’ve had with moms in my neighborhood groups, on the playgroups, or at school activities. It usually includes a variation of this sentence: “I need to run to the store to pick up (fill in the blank).” Seriously. It never stops. I write shopping …