Knocking On Heaven’s DoorMy earliest memories are of my grandmother, Gaga, and me walking the beach, searching for shells and making sand castles. They are my fondest memories, forever…Continue Reading →
2015: Shitting Rainbowsshitting rainbows It’s my favorite saying. If you’ve ever heard me speak about my journey to recovery and life thereafter then you’ve heard me…Continue Reading →
Facing GhostsToday I earned a new piece of flare to pin on my Mom Vest. The “My Son Projectile Vomited All Over Me” is now…Continue Reading →
My Birthday Wish to Disappear12.07.2010 “…happy birthday dear McCall. Happy birthday to you.” As the birthday song ended, I leaned over and blew out the candles teetering atop…Continue Reading →
Why Ellen Degeneres is Not SpecialShe appears everyday in our living rooms. We sit down, DVR, dance, laugh and of course, cry with her. She is our best friend,…Continue Reading →
Mom Fear: Speak It, Shout ItGuest blog written for New Orleans Mom Blog … Anxiety built through my veins like a warehouse fire. I was leaving my daughter, Marjorie,…Continue Reading →
To My Darling Daughter On Your First BirthdayTo my darling daughter, One year ago, my world came crashing down and you came kicking in. Small, but mighty, you proved that size…Continue Reading →
Picking Up the PhoneToday, the matriarch of our family turns 92, just eight years short of a century. Just like century old oaks, Gaga is a pillar…Continue Reading →
Finding Our Way HomeYesterday I woke up feeling achy, nauseous and plain old sick. At first, I chalked it up to the extra glass of wine last…Continue Reading →
The Gift of ReceivingGrowing up, I was your All-American Catholic school girl. I rocked the plaid uniform, penny loafers, went to mass and stood in line (well…Continue Reading →