I was at a dinner party recently when someone mentioned their golden birthday and diamond birthday, and half the table looked completely confused. One person thought it was a wedding anniversary thing, another thought it was a secret code for a milestone age, and my friend Sarah—bless her—just wanted to know if it meant she … Read more
I remember sitting at my desk, staring at a blank greeting card, feeling completely paralyzed. My mentor, the person who had guided me through my toughest professional hurdles, was having a big day. I wanted to send the perfect happy birthday wishes. But how do you say happy birthday to mentor without sounding like a … Read more
Watching a granddaughter grow is a bit like watching a favorite book unfold, except you never know what the next chapter holds. You remember the day she was born—how impossibly small she was, and how suddenly your heart expanded to fit a whole new kind of love. Now, as her special day approaches, finding the … Read more