The squares don’t always show the truth. Something I hate about social media is the perfection of it all. On … More
Category: Personal
Milloo’s Mind, Sneak Peek!
So excited to share this new picture book of mine that is close to my heart, MILLOO’S MIND. It’s illustrated … More
The ‘I Love’ List
I love: Karachi clothing lines stepping out of the Abu Dhabi airport and having my glasses fog up instantly the … More
A BIG Thank You!
I’m just starting to recline on the dental chair when the chirpy hygienist comments that she loves my book and … More
My Author’s Visit to Buffalo, New York!
Last weekend I was honored to be invited to the 2019 KidsLit Week and the 5th Annual WNY Children’s Book … More
When You Have a Hard Year
Sitting on the cool tile floor, I held my breath as I watched a second faint pink line appear. Feeling … More
Sue’s Family Fall Session
I have had the opportunity to photograph ‘big kids’ lately and love it! Sue reached out to me for senior … More
My Advice to a New Mom…
The time I have in summer is shrunk. The silent breathing air I usually have when the children are in … More
A Sealed Book
I was driving through my neighborhood when I saw a couple of other mothers strolling with their toddlers in the neighborhood. … More
Determination
12 Beautiful Things
12 Beautiful Things I’ve Enjoyed: Video: Japanese high schoolers seeing a chick hatch outside its egg. Mind boggling! Do you dream … More
Betrayal of Bodies and Minds
I recently watched the Steven Hawking movie The Theory About Everything and was touched by Muhammad Ali’s death. Muhammad Ali was a … More
Salty Fix
The very below picture is one of my favorites. It’s my 3 year old ‘A’ running to her grandparents and … More
The Troubles of Strangers
“Are you waiting to get a transplant?” He asks earnestly. The question is direct. It twitches a smile across my … More
1 in 4
I’m stitching, and it’s surprisingly soothing. The sharp needle sears the coarse denim producing simple yet somehow soothing results. Z is … More
Happy Grandparents Day!
Happy Happy Happy Grandparents Day! Grandparents are a beautiful blessing and I always learn so much from them, … More
Nod
Lately, she loves nodding with a closed smile! Having 2 girls, I am always surprised by how different they can … More
Pieces and Fragments, Fragments and Pieces
Even when freshly washed and relieved of all obvious confections, children tend to be sticky. ~Fran Lebowitz I received an … More
What Livelihood Really Is
live·li·hood ˈlīvlēˌho͝od/: a means of securing the necessities of life. noun I remember joking with my husband when he was holding … More
Rose Red
“In all our quest of greatness, like wanton boys, whose pastime is their care, we follow after bubbles, blown in the … More