Hello 2013!

2012 will undoubtedly go down on the books as one of the most exciting yet difficult years of my life. I end it grateful for my family, for the precious gift of doing what I love, and for the readership here at this blog that is so close to my heart. Thank you readers...

On Mourning

Over the weekend we had one of the most difficult conversations I’ve ever had with my children. Motivated by the horrific crime in Connecticut yes, but also the shooting at our local mall in Portland last week, and the recent lockdown at three of our local schools...
Happenings on the Web

Happenings on the Web

This week Adoptive Families Circle (AFC) is offering two fabulous Webinars that I wanted to pass on to Blended readers. Join these discussions and ask your questions or submit your questions to the experts before the Webinar for topical consideration. You must...

What I Would Say To You

Last week I had an interesting conversation. A writer friend asked me if she were a prospective parent considering adopting a multiracial child what would be the top three things I would say to her. In some ways this resonated with a recent talk I gave at Feast which...