Author Archives: Jennifer

A few weeks ago, I had the good fortune of being an active birth doula again. The couple had a truly gorgeous little boy, born healthy and strong. Wearing the doula hat again felt wildly good. I trained in the … Continue reading →

Space. Mental space, that is. I am in Vancouver having just shot another scene for Husband’s show. My ego more in tact this time as less lines gave me the freedom to just enjoy the acting. Crazy how memorizing lines … Continue reading →

I was asked by a friend how life was going with Husband away for so long. Was I going out? Did I have a social life outside of family and the boys? Were people not inviting me out because I … Continue reading →

I sit here on the other side of fear. We went through a scare last week where initial results from some medical tests proved curious, then concerning then frightening. Everything is fine, more than okay, now. But for those few … Continue reading →

When I was 18 I became part of the drama group at University. Many moons before then (I think I was 17), I started acting. I had decided that either I was going to become a professional tennis player or, … Continue reading →

I feel a huge sense of relief today…an accomplishment. I managed to get four boys to four schools, and collect them again, from four different locations, without a single glitch. If ever there was a day that would give me … Continue reading →

I have spent every day of this summer with my boys. We are back from London, having also gone to Vancouver to visit their dad and see his incredible world up there during production. I’ve arrived home realizing that the … Continue reading →

I went for a walk this morning with an old friend. She asked how LA was, were we settled and happy. I found myself feeling instantly defensive; not about LA, but about London and our identities here. I have discovered … Continue reading →

When the English complain about the weather, you know it must be awful, as they can deal with much more than most. Well, we’ve been here for nearly a week and I’m here to say the weather is seriously dreadful. … Continue reading →

Sunday. It’s the last Sunday the boys and I will spend with Husband until the end of summer. We’re all still connected and relaxed from an amazing time away in Cabo at a house called Grey Cape – worth the … Continue reading →