Tag Archives: parenting
A Girl Again
“Hello, little girl!” That is how my father starts every phone call. Even though I expect it, his greeting still makes me chuckle. I’m not sure if he meant to imitate Archie Bunker from “All in the Family,” or if … Continue reading
Together Nonetheless
Plenty of parents don’t like their children. It’s less often discussed than children not liking their parents. But I know, firsthand, how it feels not to be liked by a parent. My mother made it clear. In her eyes, I … Continue reading
Storyteller
As a Black person when you’re born in this country, you immediately feel a much heavier gravity. The gravity is one that we see in our rules, regulation, and laws. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your … Continue reading
Art is a Lifeline
Art is a lifeline for my daughter, Taegan. When we learned she had autism after returning to in-person school, I told her that she was on the spectrum. I told her that, like indigo, she is a beautiful and unique … Continue reading
Get Politics Out of Your Doctors’ Offices’
I love the op-ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader I am a retired family physician. … Continue reading
