Counting My Blessings, Being a Blessing to Others
Reading Time: 4 minutes Dreaming of the perfect summer family get away? As the latest California tourist campaign says, “dream big.” The sun, the surf, the sea life, and the (beer) suds make San Diego the picture perfect summer vacation for children of all ages. Here’s our toddler approved picks for “America’s Finest City.” The Bay Let’s be honest, …
Reading Time: 3 minutes News is dominated by assignments, deadlines and good story telling. There are the newsroom deadlines and your own personal ones. Mine included making it back to network by the age of 30 and winning an Emmy. I never received that call. When an Emmy nomination came later and without a win, surprisingly, I was perfectly …
Reading Time: 2 minutes “Good try, Mommy.” Dinner may be burning, a stack of folded laundry may now be covering the floor or better yet, the latest DIY project may resemble something cobbled together during toddler art time when I hear a tiny voice utter those words. They’re reminders that I’m always being watched. And it’s not only okay …
Reading Time: 2 minutes The princesses, pirates, parades seem to be a part of a dream in a distant magical land, not a quick plane ride to Orlando, Florida one month ago. Even after our sixth family trip with both girls, I’m still dazzled, delighted by all of our new discoveries made at Walt Disney World. Most magical part …
Reading Time: < 1 minute To the Alabama House of Representatives: You said you’d support the LJCC and the Jewish community in the wake of bomb threats. But you didn’t. When it came to taking the necessary action, you failed. I remember the words very clearly- “This body stands with the Jewish community and others affected by these threats.” After …