I’ve been feeling sentimental lately. My sister’s daughter leaves for her freshman year of college this week. With her and her parents’ permission, I’m sharing the letter I wrote for… Read more And She’s Off! My Niece is Leaving for College and I’ve Got Big Feelings! →
It’s been fixed! The kids who were separated from their parents at the border will be reunited. There have been rulings and executive orders. So why are people protesting? … Read more Crisis at the Border, Snowflakes, and 218 Days Separated from My Children →
As I’ve mentioned in previous pieces, I’ve always hated Father’s Day. My parents divorced when I was 6-years-old and the only grandfather I ever knew died that same year. Due… Read more Swapping Grief for Gratitude This Father’s Day →
On March 8, 1974, the final episode of The Brady Bunch aired. I was born later that year, hence missing out on ever watching the show live. Lucky for me,… Read more My Overdue Apology to Carol Brady this Mother’s Day →
Readers: This blog was guest written by the one and only, Grouchy Dave Helfand Lisa, my editor (and wife) came into our room last night and informed me that this… Read more Valentine’s Day Has Been Hijacked by the Grouch! →
I have terrible feet. The aftermath of ICU neuropathy, scleroderma, a funky limp, and lack of natural padding make walking without my super cool orthopedic shoes nearly impossible. I rarely… Read more Pressing Pause as We Usher in 2018 →
High School Reunion- To Go, or Not To Go? Hello, my name is Lisa, and I am a F.O.C.K. survivor. Please read and pronounce that carefully, as F.O.C.K. is only… Read more It’s time to Tell My F.O.C.K. to F**K Off! →
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 →
