“I’m not ready to stop believing in Santa Claus,” my 75-year-old father declared from his ICU hospital bed. “Daddy, I think you are confused. You’re JEWISH!” I giggled while texting a message to my husband reminding him to pick up the kids from school. This was life for my father toward the end, random comments like this were not uncommon. I would nonchalantly point out … [Read more...]
Buddy the Elf Pancake Breakfast Charity Fundraiser
Next to Santa, Buddy the Elf is one of the most iconic holiday characters. His passion for people and sweets make him incredibly loveable. So, when Lake Nona High School’s Theatre Department announced that they would be doing Elf the Musical, Jr. as their winter show, it made perfect sense that they would honor this beloved, sugar-obsessed, giant-sized imp’s sweet tooth with a … [Read more...]
Mama’s Turn: Why Use a Lawn Mower When a Weed Whacker Can Get the Job Done?
A dear friend of mine who happens to be a family counselor recently wrote a wonderful article on the newest and latest parenting craze, “Lawnmower Parents.” Not to be confused with “Helicopter Parents” who “hover” over their children and dive down like a bird pouncing on prey at the first sign of distress, “Lawnmower Parents” seem to be even more aggressive. … [Read more...]
Mama’s Turn: Everyone Needs A Mental Health Day
I was a good kid growing up … well, at least by society standards. I did what I thought I was supposed to do: go to school, get good grades ... I was even active in theatre after school, which kept me from getting into too much trouble. I guess you could say that, for the most part, I didn’t cause any of the grownups in my life too much heartache. One day, when I was a … [Read more...]
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