June 19, 2021 Two new family fun offerings in Lewis Center Even though I recently changed the name of this blog to Midlife Mama, I’m still a Lewis Center mom who is passionate about our…
June 17, 2021 First impressions are not always the best impressions My parents and I reunited this month after more than a year and a half apart due to Covid. My Mommers and I started…
June 14, 2021 Once upon a time, I almost moved to Switzerland Long ago, before I met E or became a mom, I went on a solo travel adventure to Geneva, Switzerland. It happened because I…
June 11, 2021 We’re going back to the (Hawaiian) island! Ever since marathon-ing our way through the Lost series with my mini-me over the past winter, I’ve been craving a return to the Hawaiian…
June 9, 2021 How to go kayaking on Alum Creek lake for fun and relaxation The kiddo and I discovered recently that we love kayaking. We’ve kayaked before, but it was on the ocean with humpback whales all around…
June 7, 2021 The best crystal and rock shops in Columbus Did anyone else discover a new hobby in 2021? We did. For Xage and I, this year’s bright spot so far has been hunting…
June 5, 2021 The Lion Girl: original fiction by Xage, 2019 Each year, Olentangy Schools holds the Inklings Writing Competition for grades 3 through 8. Students are invited to submit original works of fiction, argument…
June 3, 2021 I’ve been working in PR for 30 years There are many milestones in life worth celebrating: births, graduations, coming out, marriages, new jobs, promotions, retirement. This month, I’m celebrating a special career…
June 1, 2021 It’s June. Happy Pride! PS I’m bisexual. I never thought I’d be coming out as bi on this blog. Then again, mom blogs talk about everything these days, right? At least,…
May 30, 2021 Helpful tips for parents of self-harming kiddos Topping the list of the ten most difficult topics anyone could ever talk about, the topic of self-harming kiddos is a doozy. Truth time:…