Posts by Dara Kurtz
The Leaves Were Changing
Almost sixteen years ago, when my Mom was in the hospital and literally on her death bed, the leaves were changing. It was the end of the Fall season, and there were leaves scattered all over the place: the streets, parking lots, and the roof tops of buildings. I was with my Father, on the…
Read MoreA Little TLC
I was fourteen when we first met, and she was just a couple of years younger. This cousin of mine who lives across the world from me. It’s amazing what a little TLC will do for a friendship. The first time we met, we clicked instantly. She was still learning English then, and we both…
Read MoreWill You Please Pick Me Up?
It was around 10:00 AM when I got a text from Avi, who was at school. Here’s what she said, “Will you please pick me up? I really don’t feel like being at school.” Really. This presented some interesting thoughts. First, why was she texting me from school? In fact, why do my children text…
Read MoreRent The Runway
Ladies, I have a pretty great tip, so listen up! And to all my men readers, you might want to share this with your significant other. I’m going to tell you how to Rent the Runway. It will save you money, and who doesn’t like that? Last weekend I needed some fancy dresses. Actually, three…
Read MoreThe Words Every Mom Wants To Hear
This morning at breakfast, I heard the words every mom wants to hear. The girls were exhausted, and they looked like someone had literally just dragged them out of bed. Because, we practically had. Zoe was trying to decide if she’d already worn the outfit she had on earlier in the week. And none of…
Read MoreOctober Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
I’m just going to say it. Everyone knows October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, there’s absolutely no way you wouldn’t know this. And while I appreciate the importance of educating people, bringing it to people’s attention, and raising money, does it have to be EVERYWHERE? On TV, in…
Read MoreIt Was A Great Weekend
With tears streaming down my face, my Father and Step-Mother just pulled out of my driveway. I am sad. I do not want them to leave. It was a great weekend. A weekend full of celebration and moments of pure joy. A family weekend, where we came together for a happy occasion. A moment in…
Read MoreI Just Want To Go To The Bathroom Alone
I just want to go to the bathroom alone? Alone? One wouldn’t think this is asking a lot. I mean, it’s not like I’m begging for diamonds or hidden treasures. I just want to pee and poop in private. Private. My kids aren’t babies anymore. They can certainly be left alone. Yet, almost every single…
Read MoreWhen Adults Disagree
When kids have an argument or a disagreement, they tend to make up pretty quickly. They don’t hold a grudge or waste time thinking about what happened. They don’t relive a conversation over and over again. They make up, move on, and are BFF’s again.Why isn’t it the same when adults disagree? “He threw sand…
Read MoreNo Ashley Madison Here
I think there’s a little man who lives inside my computer. I think this because every time I google anything, it seems to show up the next time I’m on my computer. From shoes, pocketbooks, to dog food, (and yes, these are the items I seem to google lately) it just doesn’t matter what it…
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