Anaphylaxis Fun! by Cat Reilly


And so, on Wednesday, death and I just narrowly side-stepped one another, which takes on a whole new dimension when you’re a parent. I have lived for several months now in excruciating sciatic pain down my leg.  If I’m not lying down, my leg is in agony.  I have tried six ...

Places I Remember… by Cat Reilly


Waiting in line at a Mexican restaurant this weekend, I saw a sign on the wall for Santa Fe, NM.  And suddenly there I was, back in Santa Fe, walking the main square, pausing at the turquoise jewelry, lounging near the O’Keefe museum. Once I bought a pair of red ...

First-time Mom at Age 50 and Beyond – by Margaret Hart


I visited a good friend recently who I have known for going on 20 years. We first met when we were both fresh out of college, single, and living and working in New York City. In those days, we were both focused on our careers and not thinking seriously about ...

Too Old to Adopt? by Margaret Hart


Recently, I wrote about our desire to grow our family. It was always in our plan, but as we all know, sometimes plans don't work out as you would like. Our seven-year-old son has always wanted a brother or a sister and regularly laments not having one. We constantly find ...

A Magical Week by Margaret Hart


My family and I just returned from our spring break vacation in Orlando. It was a high-octane trip built around Disney theme parks, as well as visits to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Discovery Cove. It was a whirlwind of activity, and now that we are back home, I ...