Nothing I Write is Right
Hello Readers! Long time no see. You may or may not have noticed that I haven’t posted a piece since Mother’s Day. I could tell you it’s because I’ve experienced… Read more Nothing I Write is Right →
In the Land of Make-Believe, Today is Scleroderma Unawareness Day
When I was a kid, my friends and I loved to look at one another and spout with cruel conviction, “I hate you!” Just when it looked as though someone… Read more In the Land of Make-Believe, Today is Scleroderma Unawareness Day →
Ed Sheeran’s Castle on the Hill is Making Me Ugly Cry this Mother’s Day
It’s all Ed Sheeran’s fault! If he and Benjamin Levin hadn’t written the Castle on the Hill lyrics, I would still be silently making fun of all the mushy gushy… Read more Ed Sheeran’s Castle on the Hill is Making Me Ugly Cry this Mother’s Day →
Health Insurance – Right or Privilege?
Now more than ever, health insurance is a staple story in the 24-hour news cycle. Opinions vary widely on the issue, as do politician’s thoughts on the matter. Debates rage,… Read more Health Insurance – Right or Privilege? →
There’s No Spring Break from Scleroderma
A few weeks ago, I had a terrible cold . I was low-energy, stuffy, cranky, and couldn’t sleep. Thankfully, I got over my cold and I feel ‘normal’ again. If… Read more There’s No Spring Break from Scleroderma →
I’ve Been Awarded for My Frozen Pizza Fiasco!
I got a call from an editor at Chicago Parent the other day. She submitted a piece I had written in their August 2016 edition to the Parenting Media Association. Turns out,… Read more I’ve Been Awarded for My Frozen Pizza Fiasco! →
Confessions from a Ballet Recital Reject- My Epic Mom Fail
In 1977 I, along with my pre-school peers, danced on stage during our first ballet recital. The routine was supposed to end with us turning to our partner and giving… Read more Confessions from a Ballet Recital Reject- My Epic Mom Fail →
If the Shoe Fits, My Podiatrist Deserves an Oscar!
Elegant gowns, ruby red plush carpet, sparkling gems, flawless skin, and exploding fireworks of flashing bulbs. Since childhood, I’ve enjoyed entering the world of make-believe while watching the Oscars. I… Read more If the Shoe Fits, My Podiatrist Deserves an Oscar! →
