Music has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. As a child I was always singing, dancing, and performing for anyone who would give me an ear. It's amazing how music awakens the...
It is happening again. There is no way to slow it down. The days are passing quickly and my tiny little baby is slipping away.  My sweet little girl, you are going to be one. I cried on your sister's...
Once upon a time, my co-workers organized a “Successful Women” series. They featured a CEO from a mid-size bank. She clearly had it all. A prestigious job, participation in numerous charitable causes, and numerous awards. Plus, when her...
When my best friend called me to tell me that she was six weeks pregnant, I choked back tears and responded with three words: I am too. For years, we joked about getting pregnant together, but neither of us could...
At this point, we are well into summer, and I am sure many of you have ventured out on road trips.  Here is a small collection of thoughts and interactions I have had during my personal and long road...
  There I was in my midwife’s office, tears rolling down my face. No matter how much I tried, I couldn’t stop them from falling. “I’m not sad, just surprised.” She made a note in my file as I...
We pulled the plug on cable television just a few short months ago. Our bill had been inching its way to the $200+ range, and it was just too much. From a financial perspective, we probably could have made...
You’ve been here for a month, my sweet baby girl. How has it gone by so fast. I look at your perfect little face and I wonder, am I holding you enough? I had to do the dishes, to...
"There is an instinct in a woman to love most her own child - and an instinct to make any child who needs her love, her own." - Robert Brault They are 5 and 4 years old.  A sweet, thoughtful...
Have kids, they said.  It will be great, they said. Motherhood is so beautiful, they said. You know what they didn't say?   Being a mom can be seriously gross sometimes.   Yes, having kids is beautiful and fun and rewarding.  But,...

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10 Things to Do in RI This Spring!

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Spring is (finally) here, which means it is time to fill our calendars with all the fun Rhode Island spring happenings! Whether you're seeking...