StephanieFeb 4, 20206 min readDear J Lo and Shakira, My 48 year old Latina booty thanks you.Dear J Lo and Shakira, As a 48 year old Latina mom of two with 2 dogs and 2 divorces under her Lululemon yoga pants, I thank you from the...
StephanieJan 15, 20206 min read21 years of Motherhood Who knew being real, vulnerable, and transparent would hit such a chord? I've been so touched with the response after writing The X...
StephanieDec 28, 201911 min readThe Adventures of Steph's Dating Life: The X FactorA few weeks ago one of my students asked me, "Stephanie, what's your favorite word?" I was stumped-I honestly didn't know. This question...
StephanieDec 3, 20197 min readLook at Her NowSometimes, in order to fully appreciate being in the moment, you have to look back. I try not to look back too much-it really doesn't get...
StephanieNov 26, 20196 min readMy Pop Confession: an open apology to Justin Bieber. And Taylor. And The Backstreet Boys.Wow-so that last entry was heavy. It feels SO GOOD to write again. I realized after finally hitting publish last night that I don't need...
StephanieNov 25, 201910 min readA Cycle of Grief: The Healing Effects of Burrata, Musical Therapy, and finding the Warrior YogiNovember 24, 2019 Note: This entry was supposed to be about one day. It turned into something more-not because I wanted it to, it's where...
StephanieOct 22, 20194 min readThank you Dennis, Thank you Dad.Dear Dad, I still can't get used to calling you that. I have all of these inner conversations in my head as to what to call you: Dad,...
StephanieSep 16, 20197 min readThe Sunday Bucket ListThe Wasband (was husband-brilliant huh?) used to always complain that I had countdowns to everything-mostly monumental transitions or...
StephanieSep 11, 20195 min readIt's been 18 years since I've seen youSeptember 10, 2019 Dear Mom, It has been exactly 18 years since I've seen you. Heard your voice. Saw your hands that look exactly like...
StephanieJul 12, 20195 min readAn Ode to Joyce Byers, Extraordinary Single MomNow that I'm on my second viewing of the third season of Stranger Things (no judging) I'm realizing that the Duffy Brothers created the...
StephanieJul 8, 20194 min readThe Maraschino EffectAs I have just learned AGAIN, nothing goes as planned in my life. Many times this is a blessing. In this instance it just took up 2...