The glare of a spring sun. An explosion of flowers on a neighborhood tree (see above). Air from open car windows while you drive, music on loud. An almost foreign feeling, as the sun warms your skin. There’s nothing like the first warm weekend after a long winter. It is a time of renewal and a
Category: Family life
Passover & ‘There’s More to Do’
I am sick as a dog today, but I wanted to write about Passover. Whether you’re Jewish or not, I think it’s immensely important that everyone remember that freedom isn’t free (I blogged last year about Passover here and here). And, our ancestors had to endure a great deal for us to be here, whilst
College Admissions
Eric’s oldest child has been accepted to many awesome colleges. It’s a happy time for them. Also, some of my children are in high school, and so, the reality of college admissions is increasingly getting closer. Those children are currently deciding what courses to take next year. One has been asking me for advice and
The Key in a Marriage
I am privileged in my job to have authentic discussions with many people. Recently, an entrepreneur mentioned how difficult his marriage has been. He thought a separation would be best. He has been married over 20 years and is finding it difficult to persevere. He and his wife are in a state of “gridlock” (about which
Sunday Bacon & Bagels
It’s Sunday morning, and I’m cooking bacon for the children. It’s a snap. You line a big tray with parchment paper, and put the bacon on it. You pop it in the oven, turn the temp to 400 degrees, and walk away. 25 minutes later, you have bacon ready. It’s a cinch to clean up
To the Airport
I woke up at 5 a.m. this Sunday morning to drop off at the airport our oldest child, who is going on a school trip for spring break. Their singing group is going to San Francisco. When we met up with the faculty member, he handed out the final version of the group’s itinerary. The