Sign On The Line May 31, 2009

I’ve heard of athletes signing “letters of intent”,  but never an academic signing. I was asked to attend an “Academic Letter of Intent Signing.”  My Alma mater, Duquesne University, asked me to be a representative. This is the first year, the Berea City School District held the event for the top students at both Berea High and Midpark [...]

I Love A Parade May 26, 2009

Camille has never been to a parade.  We decided, since I was off on Memorial Day this year, we would take her to a  Memorial Day parade.  I wasn’t really sure what to expect, since my little 2-year-old doesn’t have a very long attention span   Well, once the parade started, there was enough to keep her [...]

One Of Those Days May 20, 2009

We’ve all had “one of those days” at one time or another! You know, the kind of day where as soon as your feet hit the floor you know it’s going to be a bad day.  Well, I had that kind of day yesterday.  Everything that could go wrong did.  At the end of the day, I [...]

Making Strides May 18, 2009

 When my mom was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma almost 3 years ago, I felt helpless.  We had just found out we were pregnant with Camille hours before, we were so excited, then the news came that my mom had this blood cancer.   I had a range of emotions but helplessness was at the forefront.  This weekend, I [...]

Taking Steps To Fight Cancer May 12, 2009

Many of you, who are loyal blog readers, know that my mother is battling multiple myeloma.   It is a blood cancer, that can be controlled but not cured.  This weekend, in conjunction with the Cleveland Marathon, I have the honor of starting  the 5k portion of the race.  While the Cleveland Marathon is associated with a number [...]

A Day For Mom May 11, 2009

Happy Mother’s Day!  I hope you all had a wonderful day.  Although, I had to work, I did get to spend part of the day with my family.  I guess as I get older, I don’t take any time with loved ones for granted.   On this Mother’s Day, I thank God that I was able to spend [...]

Fresh Air May 4, 2009

I remember as a kid, on those long, hot summer days, my mother saying “go outside and play!”  She’d turn the television off and send my sister and me outside.  We’d play hide and seek, lay in the grass and find pictures in the clouds, or run through the sprinkler.  My mother knew the secret, fresh air [...]