Every family has their traditions, and dragging out saying goodbye after gathering at my parents’ home was one of ours. When one of our visits came to an end, we would start by giving what had become known as “The Vasso Goodbye”. Our goodbye began in the downstairs den, worked its way to the main floor kitchen, into the living room, then by the front door, outside the front door, on the driveway, at each car, and then ended with a final wave to…
Today is my Mom’s 96th birthday, and her first birthday in 74 years, without my Dad. She does not like any attention or fuss made about her day. However, 96 is a big deal and while my family tried to keep the fuss to a minimum, we had to celebrate in some fashion! I sang, “Happy Birthday” to her 96 times, but I am not sure it made her terribly happy.
My mom was born in 1926 and every time I…
“Mom’s Night Out”, a 2014 family comedy, tells the story of Allyson, a young stay-at home mother who is having a most unhappy Mother’s Day. At first glance, she seems to have a life that many would envy—happily married to a loving husband, three adorable children, and a lovely home. However, as Allyson writes on her “mommy blog”, she is beset with feelings of unworthiness and anxiety. Overwhelmed by the constant demanding responsibilities of motherhood, Allyson is unhappy. Even though she is living her dream of…
I have never been very good at answering questions like:
What is your favorite (book, movie, color, food, bible verse)?
What do you like most about (your job, yourself, your friends)?
Needless to say, I had a difficult time participating in a recent survey, leading up to Mother’s Day, which asked, “What one quality do you like most about your Mom?” The results of the survey were…
Imagine that Solomon were your substitute teacher for a day and he gave you this quiz:
True or False
If you answered “true” to any, or all of the questions, you would have done poorly in class that day because…