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Clear filters ×LoveWins · LTYMBaltimore2015
“I raised my sons to be extraordinary, to see possibilities, not roadblocks.”—Vicky D’Agostino, LTYM 2015 On a snowy February day I made a pivotal decision in my journey to becoming a bona fide storyteller. While stirring my grande pike’s at Starbucks, I…
3 min read Read Unconditionally Mom–LTYMEqualityWins · LoveWins
No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion, sacrifice, and family.—U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Edwards I am humbled by the beautiful words of Justice Anthony Edwards in his written opinion for marriage…
2 min read Read #LoveWinsBaltimore · body image
“If diets worked, we’d all be thin already.”—Sandra Aamodt, neuroscientist and science writer Several years ago my friend Janelle and I were having another late night work conversation, long after we should have gone home but for the crushing workload. We were…
5 min read Read The Zipper to the Fat Suitcelebrations · Courage
I promise to love, honor and cherish you all the days of our lives. My son is getting married! On his wedding day, there will be vows exchanged, rings slipped happily on fingers, the traditional mother and son dance, cake cut and…
5 min read Read Getting Marriedbirthdays · celebrations
“They say it’s your birthday. We’re gonna have a good time.”—The Beatles It’s time for the annual wearing of the tiara. As in, it’s my 57th birthday today and I have several tiaras to choose from. My son Adam bought me an…
5 min read Read Tiara Timefamily · Heart
I love you and that’s the beginning and end of everything.― F. Scott Fitzgerald My husband presented me with a quarter this week. For my Universe Box, a tiny vessel that houses all the coins and paper money the Universe lays in…
4 min read Read My Darling Valentinecats · family
Margot is the quiet sentry of our lives. Bonjour Margot Poisson, I wrote much of this back in January when our lives were intact. You were still here, as was Fenway. We were settled in our little rental house and adjusting to…
8 min read Read For Margot, the Queen of All Cats9/11 · Courage
Today at 8:46 a.m. with thousands of other people, I stopped to offer prayers to the victims of the 9/11 terrorist bombing at the World Trade Center. 8:46 was the moment when the plane hit the first tower. I played “Amazing Grace”…
4 min read Read Amazing Gracebirthdays · brothers
Happy Birthday Sweet Sons! Adam (l) & Alex (r) Today you are 27—hardly seems possible that this much time has passed for you wombmates! I remember the night after you were born looking out from my hospital room, snuggling you up close…
4 min read Read Happy Birthday Adam & Alex-#27!
