One of the most powerful words on the planet is "mom" in all its variations - mommy, mother, mama, etc. - and in all the languages that exist. It carries with it a multilayer meaning that goes from biological basics to idealized characteristics. It carries with it expectations of unconditional love, nurturing, and guidance; [...]
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A little boy’s best friend…
I was horrified to hear about the lost 3-year-old boy in Cooperstown, North Dakota. I imagine the family members were going out of their mind when they realized he had wandered off. Thank God it ended well. After almost six hours (in the wee hours of the morning) the little boy was found safe and [...]
With all my butt…
I saw a plaque in The Paragon catalog that made me smile. It isn't something I would necessarily purchase and hang on my wall, but it shared a sentiment that I will happily adopt. It is a sentiment that makes sense to me - its logical, but humorous at the same time. The plaque reads, [...]
Any extra love to go around?
The best gifts…
The most important word he will ever utter…
My grandson Lennon has now fully mastered the most important word he will ever utter - grandma. Mike was sure that his utterance of Pop Pop was more meaningful, and no doubt it was to Mike. But my darling boy can say a thousand other words - from no to absolutely - and never will [...]
Yo Guido – I choose companies that value equality.
Yo Guido! My cousin Scott, a gay man (and I should also add - a fabulous human being), posted on his Facebook page a story from the Huffington Post that said that you as chairman of the Barilla Group will not feature gay families in advertisements. According to the story you want to feature "traditional [...]
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