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From the Editor
From the Editor: August 2018Amanda JarosAugust 1, 2018
The transition from summer to fall is almost here. It’s a season of change for many families as kids head back to school. It’s also a time of change here at Literary Mama. 
From the Editor: June 2018Christina ConsolinoJune 20, 2018
What image comes to mind when you hear the term father? Someone old and bald? Young and fearless? Someone clad in scrubs, a business suit, or a chef’s hat? A person sitting behind an easel, painting, or in front of … 
From the Editor: May 2018Libby MaxeyMay 16, 2018
There’s a tendency to romanticize old-fashioned correspondence, now that it seems superfluous to modern life, but as a regular practice, it’s not so much a romantic indulgence as a discipline. 
From the Editor, March 2018Karna ConverseMarch 21, 2018
“History,” the presenter said, “is written from the perspective of the one who holds the pen. This museum is our turn to tell our history.” YES! I thought. THAT is why I write! To explore my history, to share my perspective, and to choose the pen with which to write. That same sentiment also informs every decision we make at Literary Mama, because we believe every mother has a story worth sharing and because we’re committed to sharing those stories. 
From the Editor: February 2018Christina ConsolinoFebruary 21, 2018
My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease almost three years ago, and the time has come for her and my dad to move somewhere safer. So, earlier this month, my two sisters and I met at my parents’ home to … 
From the Editor: January 2018Libby MaxeyJanuary 17, 2018
We’re bombarded by exhortations to live life to the fullest, upbraided for being too conventional or too responsible or not responsible enough, for merely scraping by when we could be thriving. 
From the Editor, December 2017Karna ConverseDecember 20, 2017
May you find something to embrace this holiday season, and may that something sustain you through the coming year. 
From the Editor, November 2017Karna ConverseNovember 15, 2017
I’m the first to credit the instructor for her patience in working with me, but the real key to my (perceived) success is the simple fact that I added the word “Transform” to my calendar. Every week, those nine letters encourage, challenge, and keep me humble. 
From the Editor, October 2017Karna ConverseOctober 18, 2017
To many, the image of a pregnant woman symbolizes not only motherhood but also, the desire for motherhood. And really: what’s more joyful than a photo of a newborn or one of a woman gently caressing her pregnant belly? Yet, what image might be more frightening to a woman who is facing an unplanned or unwanted pregnancy? Or more |
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