boy and girl walking downtown street with grandfather

A Walk With Dziadziu

The debate between my grandmother and grandfather caught my attention. Always spoken in part-English and…

Dad and Mom with baby.

Your Eldest Daughter Is the Female Version of Her Father

Thank you, Dad. We’re grateful to have you as our first and best teacher.

U.S. Travel: Damariscotta, Maine Is Your Ideal Summer Get-Away

When I think of “quintessential Eastern Seaboard villages,” Damariscotta, Maine comes to mind.

Dear Santa, a Note FYI

Cleaning out the Christmas decoration boxes, and this note fell out of an old stocking.…

mother and daughter

The Ladies’ Club

As we grew closer, I finally was able to ask Mom why she was so hard on me growing up.

Familia for Dinner

A friend told me the story of her Christmas cookie revelation, and I’ve never forgotten it.