I currently own and operate three humans; two girls ages five and eight, and boy who's ten going on forty. Finding something they all enjoy at the same can be taxing these days, as the only thing they appear to really enjoy is constant conflict. As my mother used to say to my brother, "Dear god, ... » Learn More about The Top 5 Reasons to Visit Idlewild Park & SoakZone Before Summer’s Over
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Book Update!
*crawls out from underneath rock* Oh, hey! It's been a minute since I've shared anything on here, eh? Let's catch up real quick before moving into the book stuff: My last blog post was from April. Know what happens after April? May. You know how May goes... June consisted of either me or my ... » Learn More about Book Update!
2019 EQT Children’s Theater Festival
It's time to come out of hiding. Spring has sprung in the 'burgh, so there's no longer any excuse for avoiding the outdoors and other people. What? Just me? 'Tis the season for soccer practice and baseball games, dirty hands and faces, and the EQT Children’s Theater Festival! The Festival is ... » Learn More about 2019 EQT Children’s Theater Festival
Things I Learned While Writing My First Book
Since last September, I've been all via GIPHY Morning, noon, and night, I poured over my book, determined to meet the February manuscript deadline. As of February 28 at 3:00, I met that deadline--nay, I SLAYED that deadline!--and I learned a few things whilst slaying. Allow me ... » Learn More about Things I Learned While Writing My First Book
Understanding Pregnancy Over 40
Hi, pals! This post is a bit of a departure from my usual writing, but because I have friends who have experienced or who are currently struggling with infertility issues, I agreed to share this important information. Hugs to anyone who recognizes themselves in these words. Forty is the new ... » Learn More about Understanding Pregnancy Over 40
Names & Words
If you'd said the name "Hamilton" a few years ago, I would've been all meh. Like, okay, he's on the ten dollar bill...aaaand? When the Broadway musical, Hamilton, came out, that all changed, and after seeing it last night, I'm pretty sure that's the whole point of the show: remember Alexander ... » Learn More about Names & Words
Welcome to the Family, Charlie!
When we lost both our dogs within two months of each other, I was devastated. I didn't know life without a dog, and while my husband was ready to enjoy the freedom of not being responsible for yet another living thing, I missed it. Like, a lot. I whined about it on Facebook and to friends who ... » Learn More about Welcome to the Family, Charlie!
20 Things You Can Do with Your Time Other Than Freak Out Over Christmas Songs & Movies
I'm really ready to snap on the Internet. Forrest Gump's Mama was right: stupid is as stupid does, and stupid sure does a lot. Especially on social media. If I read one more article about how radio stations are refusing to play certain holiday songs, or how people are actually using precious ... » Learn More about 20 Things You Can Do with Your Time Other Than Freak Out Over Christmas Songs & Movies
You Can’t Break a City Made of Steel
It was raining and cold on Saturday morning. Soccer had been canceled, so everyone in my house was lazing around in PJs. While I was sipping coffee and snuggling my kids, a man shot and killed eleven people who were worshiping in their Squirrel Hill Tree of Life synagogue. The man's name isn't ... » Learn More about You Can’t Break a City Made of Steel
That Cream Goes WHERE?!
As parents, we all make an oopsie now and then. "Now and then" is a relative phrase, inclusive of our daily mishaps and those occasional whoppers we only discuss with our closest friends after a few glasses of wine. Children generally categorize our oopsie based on the extent of inconvenience ... » Learn More about That Cream Goes WHERE?!