What’s the hardest decision you’ve ever had to make? Why? I’ve learned something about myself over the years. For all my spontaneity, sass, and willingness to leap before looking, the hardest decisions I’ve ever made all come down to one thing: Leaving. Not staying.Not choosing.But leaving. Every major […]
There comes a point in every parent’s life when you realize you’re not just running a household. You’re running a diner. No, not the cozy kind with checkered floors and sassy waitresses. I mean a full-blown, high-pressure, breakfast-rush kind of diner where the customers are perpetually hungry, impatient, […]
Seventeen. The age that feels like a prologue to freedom. The big one before the big one. My son has hit it, and suddenly I feel like I’m standing on a cliff looking out at both the child he was and the adult he is about to become. […]
This weekend, I settled into the cinematic cocoon of air conditioning with my son (blazing NYC heat be damned) and watched Fantastic Four: First Steps. No timeline gymnastics. No needing to rewatch 12 previous movies or decode multiverse spaghetti. Just a solid MCU film with a pulse, a […]
What positive emotion do you feel most often? Sixteen years. Sixteen years since that first cry, that first grasp of my finger, that first overwhelming wave of love. And here we are, on your 16th birthday, a milestone that feels as monumental to me as it likely does […]
What personal belongings do you hold most dear? In a world filled with fleeting moments and constant change, there are certain personal belongings that anchor us, providing comfort and continuity. My trusty red cup, for instance, has been a steadfast companion for nearly 16 years. I got it […]
Today, amidst the mundane rhythm of chores and errands, I found myself serenaded by a melody of pure joy. As I trudged up and down the stairs, folding laundry and tidying up, I was greeted by the sweet sound of my son’s off-key singing drifting through the air. […]
What experiences in life helped you grow the most? Embarking on the rollercoaster of life, my journey has been a kaleidoscope of growth-inducing escapades. As a self-proclaimed cultural diplomat, my passport is not just stamped but adorned with a mosaic of humility gained through global gallivanting. It’s not […]
How has a failure, or apparent failure, set you up for later success? As my son navigates the intriguing realms of a class named FAIL, I can’t help but marvel at the genius behind its acronym, inviting teenagers into a realm where missteps become the waltz to wisdom. […]
What is the biggest challenge you will face in the next six months? As we stand at the crossroads of the future. Predicting the next six months feels like trying to catch a feather in a hurricane after the whirlwind that was the post-COVID era. Yet, here we […]
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