by Francie | Oct 27, 2014 | Holiday, mom
“Welcome Fraidy Cats!” That’s the greeting signage at my front door for Halloween. Frankly, fraidy cats are welcome anytime of the year as I could use the company. Every day can be Halloween at my house. It’s not like it’s haunted or we dress in orange and black... by Francie | Sep 10, 2014 | Food, mom, Music
I was hip for two hours with my family at the Electronic Dance Music (EDM) and Sriracha Food Festival in San Jose. Food trucks featured the tasty hot sauce in their signature dishes be it tacos, poutines or cupcakes. I just knew my boys would like it, particularly the... by Francie | May 7, 2014 | Family, Francie, mom
After my first baby turned three, I told my mom, “Being a mom is the longest I’ve ever held the same job.” She ever so quickly and smoothly responded, “And it always will.” Almost sixteen years into my mom career, I’ve come to appreciate my job like I never thought... by Francie | Mar 17, 2014 | Francie, mom
So, I have some exciting news to share. I am going to take one of my essays from the page to the stage. I will tell my story without a computer, live and in front of people, in San Francisco. The event is called Listen To Your Mother where a dozen lucky writers in... by Francie | Mar 4, 2014 | Family, mom
Do you know how Greenwich Mean Time became the world’s clock? A mom did it; at least that’s my theory. Scientists took our innate time-keeping skill and turned it into a clock. I don’t know exactly how, but moms are really good at keeping and managing time—without... by Francie | Apr 24, 2013 | Family, Fashion, mom, Music
Cool is in the eye of the beholder. Some things are practically unanimous, like James Dean, California and lattes. I know, as a grown-up, I am supposed to do what makes me happy, cool or not. It doesn’t matter what others think. Somehow, I can’t keep the logic in...