Tale of Two Futures: Mom Reflects On Childhood Cancer
There are two versions of this moment. It is my older son Aidan's wedding day. We share a few quiet minutes together, a mother fussing over her boy before he takes a long step deeper into adulthood. In...
View Article12 Funny Things About Being An Empty Nester
My friend Paul recently called me weeping. Broken leg? No. Death in the family? Nuh-uh. Cheating spouse? Nope. What my teary friend was suffering from was a sudden outbreak of empty nest syndrome. "I...
View ArticleAspiring Neurosurgeon Survives Brain Cancer
There is a little boy from Columbia, S.C., who at the age of four informed his mother, "I want to be a doctor when I grow up." In 2011, at the age of 10, he entered fifth grade and became president of...
View ArticleKids and Cancer: This Is What Progress Looks Like
"Awareness" is a loaded word. It subtly suggests to us that we might need to open our eyes a little wider, primarily when it comes to issues that may have slipped beneath our radar. There's Alcohol...
View ArticleFrom Bolivia to Memphis: The Long Road to Beating Bone Cancer
One bright Bolivian summer day in 1996, Alejandro and I were playing outside. We were a set of rambunctious 7-year-old twins who had just received bikes and roller blades for Christmas. I think our...
View ArticleA Parent's Perspective on Letting Go of The Emotional Baggage of Childhood...
We often find our 12-year-old son, John, deep in thought -- his handsome, soft face full of contemplation, thinking about his reality and his future. A few weeks ago, during one of his moments of...
View ArticleYou Got to Have Friends!
If you've ever seen a clip of Bette Midler singing her signature "You Got to Have Friends," the first thing you'll notice (aside from her talent and energy, of course) is the great big smile on her...
View ArticleA Silent Scream for Help: Bullying in America
I have always prided myself on being the optimistic sort, confident that there is no challenge that can't be met in some way. I've always felt that nothing is impossible. But I have to confess that it...
View ArticleAre You Teaching Your Daughter to Be a Mean Girl?
One night, during my senior year of high school, I received a text message from a group of girls telling me I was fat and needed to lose weight. At the time I felt bad and embarrassed for them. It...
View ArticleShout It Proud: "I'm a Girl!"
Nothing is more inspiring to me than a young girl who has found her strength and confidence, and has a healthy self-image. Which is why I'm so proud of New York City for launching its new NYC Girls...
View ArticleThe Women Who Saved the Country
There's an old saying I learned during the early days of the feminist movement about women working together toward a common goal: "One is a pest, two is a team, three is a coalition." I've always liked...
View ArticleToo Big To Be Bullying Bystanders
Where are the real tough guys in football? I want to see the "real men" who have heart and courage. I am not talking about heroics on the field. I am talking about the guys willing to stand up and say...
View ArticleThe Right Words At The Right Time: Martha Stewart
"Run your own race, baby" Those were the words spoken to me by father at a critical moment of my life. I was a struggling actress, just beginning her career, and I'd gone to Dad in tears. He was a...
View ArticleBeating The Odds: A Victory Over Cancer
This month, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital celebrates its tenth year of the Thanks and Giving Campaign--a holiday tradition that encourages shoppers to "give thanks for the healthy kids your...
View ArticleWishing You A Happy, Blunder-Free Thanksgiving
Everyone knows that Thanksgiving is a time for families to express gratitude for the many blessings in their lives, to gather around a delicious meal and--of course--to drive one another completely...
View ArticleHow TV Has Made Us Stupid About Farming
From parachuting cows to learning-disabled farmers, commercials have effectively dumbed down agriculture. As a full-time farmer, I don't have much time to watch television. Despite my best intentions,...
View ArticleMy Holiday Memories With Phil
The holidays are the perfect time of year to gather with our loved ones, flip through favorite family photo albums and reflect on cherished memories. In my home, it would be nearly impossible to find a...
View Article"Ready for Love Again" -- My Soft Spot for Older Dogs
When my good friend, author David Tabatsky, asked me if I would contribute an essay to his charming new book, Beautiful Old Dogs: A Loving Tribute to Our Senior Best Friends, I was more than happy to...
View ArticleA Christmas Story
Every year at this moment, the world begins to synchronize. Our many different cultures notwithstanding, there's something about the holidays that makes the planet communal. Even nations that do not...
View Article10 New Year's Resolutions From My Favorite Mondays With Marlo Guests
When it comes to New Year's resolutions, many of us get caught up in the spirit of starting fresh, wiping the slate clean and ringing in a new year with a new attitude. The types of promises we make to...
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