Today is my parents’ 35th wedding anniversary. They have the kind of marriage I have always wanted. They are best friends. They truly enjoy each other’s company. They believe in each other’s hopes and dreams. They have built a life filled with love for each other and their family. (Lucky them and lucky us.) It is fitting that I will [...]

At this very moment, 35 years ago, I was pinning a comb of fresh daisies in my hair… Our wedding guests were arriving at St. Joseph Church’s on Hope Street in Providence, RI. The sun was dancing high in the warm August morning sky. I was still Sharon Ann Klaczynski. In a little bit, I would marrying this handsome guy [...]

33 years ago tonight, Barry and I were celebrating our impending marriage on August 14th with a wonderful rehearsal dinner at his mother’s home.  In those days, rehearsal dinners weren’t the huge things they are today.  They were, rather, a nice dinner after the church rehearsal… sort of a thank you for being in the wedding party, or traveling to [...]

4 years ago today, there was a swirl of excitement, anticipation, romance and a sense of a new journey in my home. 4 years ago today, my littlest baby girl was getting ready for her wedding ceremony. Jane. My baby Janie. There is a bit of wonder, and a bit of breath-catching awe, when your youngest child is getting married. [...]