It’s Your Time!

Happy Mother’s Day, all! I hope that all of our readers have a very special day…whether or not you have children. I believe that all women should be celebrated on this day. Women are the caretakers of the planet. We deserve a day to be pampered…even if we have to make it happen ourselves!

As the years go by, I’ve seen women change how they take care of themselves on this day. Many will get a wonderful massage, a facial, a manicure, or a pedicure. Others join daughters, sisters, mothers, and friends to go to brunch and indulge in bottomless mimosas! Some get treated to breakfast in bed by their spouse or kids. Whatever your special day brings to you, I think the key is to take it slow, relax, and do things you love. For me? I believe I’m planning on doing a whole lot of nothing! (Did you hear that, Manny?) 

When I was growing up in a family of six kids, it was always a little crazy around the house. In addition to the human family, there typically was a hamster, a dog, and a cat. They were crazy times…I still don’t know how Mom did it! 

As kids, we tried to make Mother’s Day special by bringing our mom breakfast in bed. The reality? I think we left a huge mess in the kitchen. How dare we! We truly didn’t know any better. Mom was always gracious, thanking us and not letting on that all she probably wanted to do was sleep. I sure miss my mom. I think about her every day, even though she passed in the early ’90s. It’s okay, though—we routinely have “conversations” when I need some motherly advice.

My daughter, Carissa, is the proud mom of two beautiful girls: Savannah, who is 19, and McKenna, who is 12. Carissa is a terrific mom who goes above and beyond to be there for her girls. I admire her so much for that. She has worked from home since the pandemic, and I think it has worked well for the whole family. Mom is always there! Happy Mother’s Day, Carissa.

I hope you all have a terrific month. Enjoy the outdoors, get some sun, and find time to take care of yourself! We will see you next month…the 38th anniversary issue of Women’s Edition!