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Douglas Mine, a former foreign correspondent, shares this memoir about meeting his Italian wife, starting a life together, and the honest emotions that accompany finding out, at age fifty-five, that you’re going to be a father again. — This memoir...

Part One “There are moments in life that define us, change us and shape who we are. Sometimes you can see these moments coming a mile away. You can brace yourself for the impact, the change it will have on your life, and prepare for its arrival. Other...

I started writing this when I was in the hospital and like all of you know, when you get home life takes over and I put this on the back burner. I really should have finished writing this while everything was fresh in my mind, so while Baker is napping...

I don't even know where to begin. It's been so long since I've written anything meaningful. But writing has always been therapeutic for me, perhaps because it's a way of releasing creativity and emotion at the same time. So let me start with the musical...

Myles was coming into the world on September 26, 2012, whether the doctor planned it or not. His original due date had been scheduled for October 3, 2013. But due to high blood pressure, my C-section was moved to September 26th. My husband, Jason, and...