by tatiana | Dec 18, 2018
It’s 10 days before Christmas. I look at my beautiful tree, the Christmas village and other decorations I put up with so much love and excitement, and I just want to sit down and enjoy it all. I want to ‘give up’ or ‘surrender’ the pressure of getting the end-of-year...
by tatiana | Dec 17, 2018
This past week, my son, Dante, had his wisdom teeth pulled. He did great. But I NEED TO BRING THIS UP, because through my work I’ve encountered too many tragic addiction stories. Before we left, the young nurse handed me two prescriptions – one for an antibiotic...
by tatiana | Dec 13, 2018
The word ‘Hope’ spelled out on a string of Christmas lights was the first thing I noticed last weekend when I walked into a church. I was there to perform an Advent concert, and I loved seeing ‘Hope’ welcoming people in. What do you hope for? Do you hope this...
by tatiana | Nov 23, 2018 |
When I was little, I loved to write in my journal. I’d write for hours, cut little butterflies and hearts out of magazines and paste them into my diary. Thinking back on it, it seems like the world was on hold while I wrote and reflected on my experiences, or when I...
by tatiana | Nov 13, 2018
“You are a strong lady, Mama,” Blais said as I handed him his heavy school backpack with one hand. While driving. “Yes, I am” I replied, even though I haven’t always thought of myself that way. It’s been exactly a year since my husband Matthew passed away. Today, a...
