And today I am in Southern California, visiting my daughter, my husband holding down the fort back home. This morning we went through her closet,
I have been extravagant with my children over the years. Not when they were little — few electronics, no cashmere hoodies. I did once try
I’m off to a birthday party for two-year old twins. I hope there will be balloons, and cake on faces, and lots of little people
Yesterday I cried a lot. First, the Supreme Court of the United States of America decided that gay marriage was legal all over the country.
Tomorrow is Mother’s Day in the USA. Anne Lamott says she hates Mother’s Day, can’t say I agree with her. But there’s room for all
My son turns 25 today. I feel far too much love and pride to express in one blog post. Happy birthday honey. Much love,
My best friend was in town this week. We truly met when our second children (my last, her second of five) were not much more
This is a list of questions to make you fall in love. Sit with your partner, or friend, or even a stranger, both of you
About that Thanksgiving menu. The Diestel heritage turkey, delicious. A meat thermometer is critical, however, as it cooked much faster than advised. Gravy from roux
I’ve been talking to some mothers recently. I called my own. Such an odd experience, talking to a woman who is losing her memory but
Last night the Gallery had an opening. Among other artists, they featured Lily Stockman. Those are her flowers, above. I would have loved to have
A post from the archives, during my brief blog vacation. I’m sitting at my kitchen counter. It’s old. 17 years old. Butcher block. Which means
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