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Three Scott family celebrations collided this weekend, creating a crazy combination of chaos, reminiscence, and pure joy.  It all started with our Jake’s 24th birthday dinner on Friday, a weekend of fun, food, and a little drink with friends and family...

In honor of my mom this Mother’s Day, I will read Bossypants by Tina Fey.
Not because she was bossy (even though, in her pre-retirement life as a school secretary, she could definitely BE bossy!).  And also, not because I am bossy (even though I am).
My stolen copy of Bossypants has been perched on my living room shelf for nearly three years.  Just sitting there, with my collection of much-loved volumes or, in some cases, the pieces that I promise myself I will get to “someday.”...

When confronted with change, taking just one step in the right direction can unlock a stronger, braver you
Change can be hard and, for some of us, it can make us feel sad, scared, and almost paralyzed with uncertainty about how to move forward.  But life is full of change.  Whether it’s thrust upon us, or we’ve taken the initiative ourselves, how we choose...

I’ll be seeing our 23-year-old son, Jake, next weekend when we visit him and his brother for Cal Poly’s Family Weekend.  Guess that means one thing: I’d better get busy reading the book How Not to Die, by Dr. Michael Greger.
If you’re not familiar with the book, that probably sounds ominous, maybe a little creepy, but it’s just the latest title in our ongoing book exchange.  This particular book espouses the health benefits of a plant-based diet (not something I personally...