Minnesota Mamaleh: Tradition!
What kids really want, need, crave and create memories around is simply the act of being together. Formal or casual, it all counts. And it’s all sigh-worthy.
Minnesota Mamaleh: Eight Going on Nine
Even I know that change is bitter but sweet, tricky but important. My kids are getting bigger, people and I’m trying to avoid the sniffles as they do.
Minnesota Mamaleh: About a Mensch
A mensch is the best man ever. Translated to fatherhood, that’s a tall order to fill.
Minnesota Mamaleh: “Spiritual But Not Religious”
Spirituality and religiosity exist hand in hand. Or separately. Who knew? A few Mamas, Oprah and a new acronym jump in to help muddle through it all.
Minnesota Mamaleh: L’Azazel!
The soccer games and the dirt stained capris? Those, I expected from mommy-hood. But the, ahem, unsavory language? *That* came as a surprise!
Minnesota Mamaleh: High Love, High Control
So much of parenting is based on love. And, admittedly, that’s the easy stuff. But some of it, like teaching your kids about drinking and drugs, is based on fear. And that’s the hard stuff.
Minnesota Mamaleh: About Raising Girls
Our society values oh-so-very many traits. Gentle but tough. Friendly but private. Caring but independent. Confused are you? I think our girls might be, too.
Minnesota Mamaleh: Religion is Coming Home
When something is over-the-top wonderful, you tell everyone all about it right? Books, movies, restaurants? Sure. But religion? For me, that just *can’t* be about “the sell.”
Minnesota Mamaleh: On Balance
My kids, my house, my husband, myself. What’s that last one again? I’m grasping for balance, friends.
Minnesota Mamaleh: Random Acts of Kindness
In honor of Mother’s Day AND May Day – a few thoughts on Kindness, and its role in *all* religions.