Yesterday, I finished the latest draft of my book, THE EUGENICIST’S ASSISTANT, and sent it off to my agent. After I hit send on the email, I stared at the screen for a moment, thinking about all that mouse-click contained. Hours at my laptop. Hours with my notebook in hand. More hours talking to myself, […]
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Dance When You’re Feeling Blue
This afternoon, I had to get my daughter to her toddler dance class. I had to drag my son along with me, because there was no one else to watch him. It was raining, and no one was in a good mood. I was feeling frustrated by an unpleasant pharmacy experience and grumbling about the […]
10 Things I Can Do Instead of Having More Kids
Last week was my daughter’s second birthday. I’m happy and grateful. I’m proud of all the growth she’s done this year and how many obstacles she’s already overcome. I’m also a little bit sad. She’s my baby, and now she’s not a baby anymore. My husband and I aren’t planning to have more children. I’m […]
The Role of Martyred Mother is Not Being Played By Me
March is a busy month for music teachers. My husband, who is the sole band director in his high school, has had several big commitments: production week for the school musical; the musical weekend itself; the St. Patrick’s day parade in NYC. Naturally, as a result of his being out of the house more often, […]