I know I blog about my mom often. Mostly, because she's smart and funny and provides me with good material. But, also, because I love her. A lot. And, I want to remember as much as I can about her. Writing about her helps me do that. While we were at the beach in March getting… Continue reading Advice From Mom
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Happy Mother’s Day
It's hard to admit, but I remember a time when I wondered if I wanted to be a mother. I thought I lacked the natural maternal desire. It just didn't grab hold of me with the urgency and excitement I thought I should feel. It didn't help that I grew up in… Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day
And then there was the Playboy story
First of all, here's the update on Kelly and his whiskey. Mom felt guilty and called to tell him his moonshine was really vinegar. Oh, the disappointment. "So, why is it that when I tell someone a secret in this family, nobody keeps it a secret? But, you can all keep secrets from me," he… Continue reading And then there was the Playboy story
Letting Go
As a mother of two college students – one of them only two weeks away from graduating –I am continually asking myself, “What would my mom do now?” I want to be the kind of mother she’s been. The area that needs the most improvement lately is trying to be a better listener. Sometimes, I… Continue reading Letting Go
Laurie Snow Turner 