Today, my mind wanders back to that joyous November day 9 years ago when a whole bunch of us spent a day much like today… sunny, warm, gloriously happy… waiting for a little baby to be born. It was a Saturday. We didn’t know if this little baby was a boy or a girl.  I had predicted girl, but I’m [...]

7 years ago today was very much like today… a balmy, lovely late September day. It was a perfect day for apple picking. Well, if we weren’t waiting for a baby, that is. Our entire family had traveled from Rhode Island to New York City to welcome Audrey and Matt’s first baby.  We knew the baby was a boy.  We [...]

Today, my beautiful grandson HENRY turns 3 years old. Where has the time gone? Wasn’t he just born yesterday… Henry… the youngest of 4 brothers… brothers who adore him, dote on him, love him to the end of the world and back again… Henry… who begins sentences with, “Actually, Grandma…” Henry… who gives gentle baby kisses that melt my heart… [...]

On Father’s Day 2004, our family received a wonderful gift. That gift was Jacob Adam… who wasn’t expected for a few more weeks. The earth has turned a few times since that day. Seasons have passed. Days have melted into years. And today, on Father’s Day exactly 6 years later, Jake turns 6… and he continues to be a wonderful, [...]

My grandson Benjamin turns 3 today. My sweet, darling, precious, beautiful, funny, loving, curious, caring, kind Benjamin. My Benjamin with the biggest blue eyes… the kind you just fall into like a magnificent river, lake or ocean. His eyes are all Time and Love and Life! Benjamin with the sweetest voice… he has the voice of an angel and we [...]

Five years ago tonight, at this very moment, Barry and Janie and I were traveling Rt.95 South on our way to NYC. The evening didn’t start out this way.  Before our little detour, Barry and I were headed to Newport for dinner.  It was a spectacularly beautiful Friday evening, and I commented to Barry about the ribbons of pinks and [...]

If ever a child radiated warmth and delight and happiness and endless joy and curiosity… it is Benjamin!  And today, we celebrate Benjamin’s 2nd birthday! Benjamin’s smile is as big as a quarter moon in a starry sky.  And it’s always there to greet you. Benjamin’s voice is as clear as sunny day.  He says so many words, so clearly… [...]