by Robin | Apr 27, 2018 | Art of Simple, Inspiring, Kids, Personal, Uncategorized
Green and inexperienced, I was recruited to step into the role of marketing director for a local retirement community. My education combined with a love and natural propensity for those senior than me far outweighed my managerial skillset, and only days after I...
by Robin | Feb 2, 2017 | Advice, Affiliate links used, Kids, Mom stuff, Parenting, Uncategorized
Being a mom is one of the hardest jobs on the planet. I also believe it’s the best job on the planet, and I can say now, from where I sit as an Empty Nester, it’s beautifully, thought sometimes brutally, worthwhile and satisfying. My...
by Robin | Jan 30, 2015 | Family, Kids, Memoir, Mom stuff, Parenting, Personal, Uncategorized
When things go according to the way they should, your children will leave you. It’s a sobering thought if you’re lightyears away from that day, but time can be a jerk, stretching days impossibly long but shriveling years tiny, so when the time comes you...
by Robin | Oct 13, 2014 | 31 Days: Hints & Tips for College Bound Students, Kids, Parenting, Teens & Tweens
With 2,870 four-year colleges in the US and an additional 1, 700+ two-year institutions, is there such thing as the “best” college for a student? When you’re in the throes of making a decision, it sure feels that way. Choosing well is important...
by Robin | Sep 9, 2013 | Encouragement, Faith, Family, Inspiring, Kids, Memoir, Mom stuff, Nostalgia, Personal
She addressed me by my favorite name behind Mom and Aunt, the one that gives shape to identity– “Mama D, why do you talk to us?” I cocked my head to the side not sure what she was really asking, like maybe I was saying too much or dragging her...
by Robin | Jul 29, 2013 | (in)courage, Kids, Mom stuff, Parenting, Teens & Tweens
One of my goals as a mom has been to cultivate an atmosphere where my kids can tell me anything. While I'm sure there are a few things they've chosen not to share, I'm thankful when they tell me Hard Things–about stupid decisions (yes,...