This month is all about the moms in our lives! I'm a very fortunate person in that I have multiple moms to call my own. The woman who raised me, bandaged all the boo-boos, and been there for all the big moments. The woman who carried me for 9 months and chose to give me … Continue reading May Theme: Moms
Tag: Mothers
The Cactus
Susan is a strategic planner. She is efficient and thorough to the point of being considered quirky. All Susan wants is what she’s planned for years, but every turn these days seems to bring new surprises that do not please her at all. Her mother recently passed and the results of the will were completely … Continue reading The Cactus
This Week: May 5th
Happy Battle of Puebla Day! Are you celebrating the Mexican victory over the French today as Cinco de Mayo? What book did you read last week set in Mexico? This week we are getting ready for Mothers' Day by reading books about mother-child relationships - and I've got 2 great ones for you! Here's the … Continue reading This Week: May 5th
The Joy Luck Club
Four women living in California dealing with the challenges common in marriage, career, and family. They are four first generation Chinese Americans living with their mother’s constant “advice” that doesn’t seem relevant. They don’t see that their mothers were once daughters, pushing back on the advice of their own mothers while making their own way … Continue reading The Joy Luck Club




