My oldest daughter, Lilly, has recently developed an obsession with How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Somehow, she’d never seen the movie before this year — I’ve clearly failed as a parent in that regard — and it’s been all Grinch all the time since she discovered Who-Ville. She even got lucky enough to meet The…
Effervescent people aren’t supposed to be depressed. People who have the “perfect” family aren’t supposed to struggle. People who have every material item they could want or need aren’t supposed to suffer from mental health problems. Yet, this illusion has been shattered time and time again, with Anthony Bourdain, Robin Williams, Kate Spade, and Alexander…
Like most children growing up in Indiana, I visited the Indiana State Museum on a fourth-grade field trip. In the ensuing 25 years, I’ve become an avid traveler, visiting museums around the United States and abroad. However, I had not returned to the Indiana State Museum until this month. I am thrilled to share that…
Taking Christmas card photos is one of my favorite holiday traditions every year. Coordinating outfits, choosing a location, even wrangling a wiggly toddler or two — I love it all because I know the end result will be amazing. I’ve realized, though, that I’ve fallen into the trap of taking similar photos annually. If you’ve…