I love this Michael. From the small exchange I had with your mother, the glimpse of what you wrote so beautifully here was there. Thank you. Tell her Happy Mother's Day in advance.
Really lovely tribute Michael. You're such an impressive writer with incredible range, whether it's the practical stuff or more nuanced pieces like this.
I had no idea, Michael. It reminds me that appearances don't reveal much about what a person has gone through, or is going through -- so compassion is paramount.
I’ll never forget the exchange with your Mom in Normandy over coffee when she was telling me so proudly that her son was a writer and I asked what her son had written. I was thinking he is a blogger or writes magazine articles(obviously both true) and she said books. Of course, I asked, what books?
I was like get out of here, I’m in his fanboy club thing online and read comfort crisis:)
She is a wonderful lady and loved learning this backstory on your lives.
Love your story and love your mom 💕. Thanks for sharing 💓 happy mother's to your mom. She's truly a badass 💪
So beautiful! She sounds incredible!
Mothers are special and yours is truly one in a million! I am sure she is proud of the man you have become!!
I love this Michael. From the small exchange I had with your mother, the glimpse of what you wrote so beautifully here was there. Thank you. Tell her Happy Mother's Day in advance.
Everybody needs a Mom like yours Michael, strong and confident. Thanks for sharing.
Really lovely tribute Michael. You're such an impressive writer with incredible range, whether it's the practical stuff or more nuanced pieces like this.
Sounds like a remarkable woman.
I lost my mother to cancer 10 years ago, she was the biggest influence on my life by far and I still miss her a lot. Happy mother day to your Mom!
Great tribute, Michael. I loved reading it.
I had no idea, Michael. It reminds me that appearances don't reveal much about what a person has gone through, or is going through -- so compassion is paramount.
I needed to hear that, thank you Michael. She sounds like a phenomenal woman.
Great note, Michael. I, too, was raised by a badass mom. This story resonated with me - love the celebration of little wins. That’s the stuff!
This was really great, Michael. I’m sure your mom loved reading it as much as I did. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Michael.
Thank you for sharing Michael.
I’ll never forget the exchange with your Mom in Normandy over coffee when she was telling me so proudly that her son was a writer and I asked what her son had written. I was thinking he is a blogger or writes magazine articles(obviously both true) and she said books. Of course, I asked, what books?
I was like get out of here, I’m in his fanboy club thing online and read comfort crisis:)
She is a wonderful lady and loved learning this backstory on your lives.
Please wish her a Happy Mother’s Day!
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Thank you for sharing your stories from your badass mom!