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College graduation and the true measure of success: Is it “who you are” or “what you will be”?

June 18, 2017

Three Scott family celebrations collided this weekend, creating a crazy combination of chaos, reminiscence, and pure joy. It all started with our Jake’s 24th birthday dinner on Friday, a weekend of fun, food, and a little drink with friends and family. It all culminated today with Jake’s master’s degree graduation ceremony and his dad’s Father’s … More College graduation and the true measure of success: Is it “who you are” or “what you will be”?

How to Honor Mom’s Memory This Mother’s Day? With Laughter!

May 12, 2017

In honor of my mom this Mother’s Day, I will read Bossypants by Tina Fey. Not because she was bossy (even though, in her pre-retirement life as a school secretary, she could definitely BE bossy!). And also, not because I am bossy (even though I am). My stolen copy of Bossypants has been perched on … More How to Honor Mom’s Memory This Mother’s Day? With Laughter!

The Power of One Brave Step

November 17, 2016

When confronted with change, taking just one step in the right direction can unlock a stronger, braver you Change can be hard and, for some of us, it can make us feel sad, scared, and almost paralyzed with uncertainty about how to move forward. But life is full of change. Whether it’s thrust upon us, … More The Power of One Brave Step

“How Not to Die” and Other Resources for Parenting My College-Aged Sons

October 16, 2016

Both my boys go to school a couple of hours away from home…their experiences in college and living away from home have helped pave the way for a special and new kind of relationship with their old mom. … More “How Not to Die” and Other Resources for Parenting My College-Aged Sons

After Years of Searching for God, He Found Me

August 23, 2016

What does it mean to be a Christian? When I sat at the the hospital desk, pre-registering for the birth of my first son, I found myself presented with one of those questions that always made my palms sweat: What is your religious preference? That was more than 23 years ago, but I still remember the … More After Years of Searching for God, He Found Me

Hola From Playa del Carmen

July 8, 2016

It’s time for summer vacation, and we’re having a great time already here in Playa del Carmen (no, Darren, it’s not Carmen del Playa) on the Caribbean side of Mexico. After a long day of traveling from Los Angeles yesterday, we were just happy to get here, even though it was dark and we couldn’t … More Hola From Playa del Carmen

The Mother of All Hallmark Moments

April 3, 2016

I had a Hallmark Moment this morning. It wasn’t pretty. Everyone who’s old enough to remember Hallmark TV specials and commercials (or who watches the Hallmark Channel now) knows this: if you have a heart at all, you’d never make it through a 60-second spot without at least a slight dampness in the corner of … More The Mother of All Hallmark Moments

I Can See 50 From Here

March 12, 2016

In less than a week, I’ll be dipping my toes in the big 5-0. But it’s not the toe-dipping that rattles my nerves. As all mid-lifers know, it starts with a little “testing of the water” and the next thing we know we’re half-way through a decade and beyond! Seems like just yesterday friends cheered, … More I Can See 50 From Here

Military Helped Attorney Realize College Was For Him After All

February 7, 2016

When James Brannen was a 17-year-old junior at Foothill High School in Bakersfield, CA, no one really expected him to attend college. That, however, was before he spent five life-changing years in the U.S. Marine Corps. Those years would set him on a new course that would not only take him to college, but eventually, law school as well. “School wasn’t my thing,” Brannen said, “and I knew … More Military Helped Attorney Realize College Was For Him After All

When a Child Grieves, We All Should Help

January 8, 2016

Knowing how to help a friend or loved one who is in the throes of grief doesn’t always come naturally. In fact, the situation leaves many wondering what to say and how to say it, often causing us to say “nothing at all.” And if it’s difficult knowing what to say to a grieving adult, … More When a Child Grieves, We All Should Help

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