At a stop light, I recognized a 3rd grade boy walking home with a man whom I presumed to be his dad or step-dad. At first, they were goofing around... More >>

At the time of my first child's birth, my husband worked in media relations for a major sports team. It was two weeks before the start of the season, so he was extremely busy. More >>

My beloved mother-in-law, Elinor (84), passed away unexpectedly on February 23, just 5 1/2 weeks after diagnosis of acute leukemia. Her final days remained packed with focus on her family... More >>

Oh, no! I never hoped to change anyone. I just ASSUMED that they would grow up on their own and I would be proud of them. More >>

I do not personally belong to a blended family, but have known and worked with many people who are. The thing I find most disturbing is the immediate desire to disown stepchildren. More >>

Tom and I met in high school. We married at 19 and 20 years old. Right away we had children. We were married for 43 wonderful years with four children and eleven grandchildren. More >>

A couple of years ago, on the eve of the fourth of July, I was driving towards Yosemite a couple of miles from the park entrance. There was quite a bit of traffic, a long line of cars heading to the park... More >>

One morning, while walking to the coffee shop near work, I saw a blind gentleman standing on the sidewalk ahead, repeatedly calling out for help. More >>

As the youngest of seven children, the rest of who seemed to come in pairs and have 'older' interests, I spent hours playing by myself while they were in school. More >>

I am really sorry kids now can't have the childhood I had: parents easily avoided, freedom to roam, adventures involving imaginary villains and quests. More >>