Posts by Dara Kurtz
Don’t Let the Possible Dangers Lurking Control Your Life
When at the beach earlier this summer, in North Carolina, there was a shark incident close by. Sadly, someone was bitten by a shark. “Don’t worry,” I told my kids, “We’ll be fine.” “Are you sure we should go into the water?” My youngest daughter, Avi, asked me. “Of course,” I said, “The chances of…
Read MoreSaying “Goodbye” is Never Easy
Vacation is over and the summer is going by too quickly. Yesterday, we took Avi to camp, where she’ll be for three weeks. We’ve definitely packed it in this summer, trying to suck every last enjoyable moment out of it. So far, we’ve done a pretty good job. But now, it’s time to reset and…
Read MoreThere’s No Place Like Home
Back from vacation, I love walking into my house after being away. It doesn’t matter if I’ve been gone for a weekend, several days, or just over night. It’s always the same. I walk into my house, and really see it like I’m seeing it for the first time. OK, maybe not the first time,…
Read MoreI Almost Ran Away From Camp
Every summer starting when I was ten years old, I went to overnight camp. The first year I went, it was for four weeks, and to say I was homesick was an understatement. It was a hard summer for me, and I’m sure for my counselors. I spent the majority of that summer crying. Everyday.…
Read MoreI Confess
I think it’s time I told you the truth. I haven’t been completely honest with you. I haven’t wanted to say anything, until now, but I think it’s time. I want to be truthful with you. Always. I confess. I have an addiction. One that doesn’t hurt anyone, and I’m thankful for that. It’s something…
Read MoreWhat’s Lurking Behind Closed Doors?
You never know what’s lurking behind closed doors. The other day, I was going around the house collecting laundry. Avi is out of town, at the beach with a friend, and since I’m such a “nice” Mommy, I went into her closet to get her laundry. I opened the door, and was astonished when a…
Read MoreFun in the Sun
You don’t have to be a meteorologist to recognize summer is here! It’s hot outside. Hopefully, this summer, you’re able to get away from your daily routine and have a little family fun time. Whatever that means for your family. It’s nice to be a little lazy, enjoy fun in the sun and those long…
Read MoreAt the Beach With My Girls
This is the first time I’ve ever gone to the beach with my girls. And I don’t mean my children. I mean my boobies, of course. My new boobies that I went through hell, and back, to get. If I had to have cancer, I must say, I’m glad it was breast cancer. At least…
Read MoreDiamonds Will Last Forever
Recently, we were driving home from visiting my family in Richmond. It should only be around a four hour trip, but with all the stops we make, it always ends up taking close to six. We were half way into our trip, but had already stopped several times. We had to fill the car up…
Read MoreMove Your Body
Everyone feels differently about exercise. Some people love it, some avoid it like the plague, and others put up with it. I’m one of those annoying people who actually really likes it. I always have been, and I expect that I always will be. Just move your body! I’m not married to any one type…
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