We’ve all heard about helicopter mothers, the moms you see in the soccer field cheering their kids on from the stands, and if said kids do not happen to be on the winning team, these moms get very upset. Helicopter Moms — coined by Jim Fay and Foster Cline, have … Read More
The question often comes up for many of us whether or not to get involved. Recently, I attended an evening class with some members of my synagogue, and we got into a somewhat lively (read: heated!) discussion. A particular scenario was described in which one woman’s daughter noted that her… Read More
After almost two weeks of non-steady blogging, I have some ‘splainin to do! Well actually, instead of excusing or explaining why I have not been consistent about my daily blog, I will move forward and reflect on what I have learned during that time. Yes, it was a very busy… Read More
The title says it all. I’m taking a break from Bubby/Grandmother themed blogging. As Sukkot is almost upon us, music is blaring at our house with our kids’ favorite CD’s, and grandkids crawling around, biking in the backyard, and mess all over, I’m taking a break. I’m taking a hiatus… Read More
It happened at 3 am. My husband and I felt it. The rest of our house did not feel a thing. “It” is a rather common occurrence here in California. It was an earthquake – short, sharp and quick, but an unmistakable earthquake. We know our earthquakes, and yes –… Read More
