Monthly Archives: November 2015

“Sorry, sweetie, I can’t come.” The week before Thanksgiving my mom broke the news that a close family friend died. Needless to say, our holiday plans were not moving ahead as scheduled. I’m embarrassed to say my initial reaction was … Continue reading →

It took me 28 years to understand my birthday. The cake, the candles, the presents, the heavy partying–I had that down, no problem. But this year something clicked. I was born in the month of gratitude (November), on a day … Continue reading →