Counting My Blessings, Being a Blessing to Others
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 …
Reading Time: 2 minutes I’m refereeing clean up right now. Not five minutes in, and flags should already be thrown for holding, delays, and (very) unsportsmanlike conduct. We’ve even dealt with two minor injuries from tripping (over their own toys). I want to jump in, start cleaning and get the job done. But I can’t. Here’s why- they need …
Reading Time: 2 minutes A deafening chorus of “my covers are messed up” are coming from my daughters’ bedroom. Apparently, one corner is turned up on one bed. The sheets are tossed off another. Bedtime was an hour ago. They’re still going strong. Me? I’m reminded how the best Mother’s Day gifts are free. The Gift of Silence for …
Reading Time: 6 minutes These days, it’s all about princesses. One of my daughters is always singing a song from a Disney princess movie. (Currently, “Let It Go” is replaced by Moana’s “How Far I’ll Go.”) Someone is always in a princess costume, wearing a princess shirt or shoes or only answering to Belle. So if you only have …