Another Looming School Shutdown

Exactly 3 years ago, our school district shut down because of COVID. What started with 2 weeks extended well, well, well past that. For health reasons, my kids didn't return to a district classroom until this past August even though they reopened, to some extent, about a year after the shut down. Now we're on … Continue reading Another Looming School Shutdown

Book Review: After the End by Clare Mackintosh

Book Review: After the End by Clare Mackintosh

Title: After the End Author: Clare Mackintosh Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons/Penguin Group Putnam Publication Date: June 25, 2019 Genre: Fiction, Women's Fiction Summary: When their young son is diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor, Max and Pip must make an impossible choice: seek further treatment that might extend his life or let him go. As they … Continue reading Book Review: After the End by Clare Mackintosh

Motherhood is Magical: Redefining The Lily Cafe

Lately, I've been struggling with my motherhood posts. I've gotten caught in wanting to both fit in with other mom bloggers even though motherhood is only one focus of The Lily Cafe and with trying to talk about the kind of mom I am, which sometimes is at odds with what other mom bloggers write … Continue reading Motherhood is Magical: Redefining The Lily Cafe