The Hartford Courant:
Me commune with a CT tree? Here’s how it went.
I miss my children’s school, and I’m going to be OK with that
Could the coronavirus bring us toward a sturdier happiness?
Looking for normal in an era of mass shootings
The burdens of living with eco-anxiety (also recorded as a commentary for New England Public Radio)
The New Haven Register/CT Hearst:
Forgive me this season of Lent, I have been to the Dairy Queen
Playing online music game hits right mental health notes
Erma Bombeck Writer’s Workshop blog:
No Tremors or Totality, but Still, Lots of Wonder
45 is the New…45
Ordinary in the Age of Extraordinary
The Boothbay Register:
Watching for a whale off Southport
During an annual Maine getaway, time stands still
During an unthinkable summer, Maine provided comfort
Grown & Flown:
As I Parent My Daughter, I Can Feel Everything About Being a Teen All Over Again
Commentaries for New England Public Radio:
Talking About Our Eco-Anxiety Is Good: But How Do We Do It?
When The Death Of A Loved One Leaves Room To Fill Their Shoes
Motherwell:
Letting go of the baby things we don’t need
The world felt out of control. So I became PTA secretary.
The Boston Globe:
How to pack for a move without ruining your relationship
They took an oath for Presidents' Day
The Washington Post:
Why cars are a popular place for a good cry
When Twitter feuds blossom into something great
Family getaways can be pricey and stressful. Here's why you should go anyway.
My baby has cavities in her baby teeth. Does that make me a bad mother?
McSweeney's
An Open Letter to Beer Nerds
Salon
My motherhood martyr routine
HuffPost
Brush. Your. Teeth.
I was a small town reporter. Here’s why Trump’s dismissal of the media bothers me.
The ‘girl one.’ Getting excited about a Clinton presidency.
To the people who disagree with me
I felt hopeless about the gun control debate. So I talked to gun owners.
Keeping track of milestones when you have 3 children
Holiday cards: it’s the most wonderful time of the year!
I write for the New Haven Independent, Seasons Magazines and CT Voice
For The Philadelphia Inquirer (available in archives)
Joy of seeing daughter do it her way 7.18.2013
For flying phobia, there is help 1.1.2012
A tiny traveler flies to Italy… 5.16.2010
Scary Mommy, “Coming To Grips With Our New Minivan”
Here's a little something I wrote about scientists
My writing is featured on the Mom's Choice Awards Blog