in praise of older mothers

Full disclosure: I am an older mother. My first daughter was born when I was almost 38, and my youngest entered the world three days before my 41st birthday. Even though I’m 54 and going through the tumultuous teenage years, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Usually, I don’t think about it, except when … Continue Reading

the best things in life are free. really.

This morning, after my run (with walk breaks!) in Central Park with Gunther the Wonder Dog, as I was leaving the park to go home,  I noticed a teenager wearing a brightly colored t-shirt with these words: “The Best Things in Life Are Free.” Tom Petty was still serenading me through my iPhoneearbuds and my … Continue Reading