I received news about the death of a young mother. At only 35, death came too soon in the form of cancer. Wretched, evil disease. In my own life, I have born witness to more than what I think to be my fair share of young mothers leaving before their time on earth should … [Read more...] about When a Young Mother Dies
Archives for September 2010
Tales of The Newly Sainted Husband
This is a funny article from 13 years ago! The sainthood did not last, as he grew tired of laundry just like everyone else in the Universe! The Sainted Husband After twenty-two years of marriage, this is the year my husband crossed over to … [Read more...] about Tales of The Newly Sainted Husband
Mommy Wars
Mommy wars are always going on, even in time of peace around the world. Attention, stay at home moms! It is 4:11 in the afternoon on Tuesday. Quick! Is your house spotless clean? Laundry all fresh as a flower, folded and put away in color-coordinated order? Bathrooms clean, … [Read more...] about Mommy Wars
A Perspective From a Teen Driver
Jeff Yu editors note: Today, Jeff Yu is in residency for pediatrics. Kid has done very well! When Six Months Becomes a Year August 8, 2005 was one of the best days of my life. It was the day that I received my driver license. As a minor, getting a license … [Read more...] about A Perspective From a Teen Driver
School Volunteer
I Am Just Trying to Matter - A Volunteer's Tale At the 2006 Academy Awards, the always-gracious Reese Witherspoon ended her eloquent speech with a quote she attributed to the late June Carter-Cash. When folk would ask Ms. Carter-Cash how she was doing, she would … [Read more...] about School Volunteer