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  • 17.12.2025

    What He Wasn’t Supposed to See (Christmas Edition)

    What He Wasn’t Supposed to See (Christmas Edition)

    Some gifts are returned. Some are forgotten. And some linger quietly, waiting for the wrong moment to be discovered. A Christmas story about a gift card, a wallet, and the day my son learned something he can never unsee. Continue reading

    christmas, Christmas stories, family, Family humor, Growing up, Holiday memories, Humor with heart, life, love, motherhood, nostalgia, Parenting moments, personal essay, writing
  • 10.12.2025

    The Christmas Eve secret we never told

    The Christmas Eve secret we never told

    A late-night accident, a kitchen full of lobster tails, and a promise to keep quiet became one of my favorite Christmas memories. This story kicks off 15 Days of Christmas at The Creative Quill. An invitation to slow down, laugh, and remember the imperfect moments that turn the holidays into something lasting. Continue reading

    christmas, Christmas memories, family, Family traditions, fiction, holiday humor, Holiday storytelling, Italian Christmas Eve Feast of the Seven Fishes, life, Nostalgic writing, Personal essays Creative Quill Christmas, Seasonal reflections, writing
  • 10.07.2025

    What They Don’t Tell You About Letting Go

    What They Don’t Tell You About Letting Go

    I reflect on my son’s birthday and the bittersweet joy of raising two boys and a daughter. From chaotic childhood moments to watching them navigate adulthood, I have come to embrace the shift from protector to supporter. Love, laughter, and letting go—this is motherhood in all its loud, messy, and beautiful glory. Continue reading

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