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Deck the Halls

I wanted to buy a Christmas tree today. It was a department store tree, the already decorated variety. This silvery-white fir was adorned with matching bulbs and snowflakes, and it boasted a shimmering star at the top. I thought about how much I would be willing to pay for such a tree, this quintessential symbolContinue reading “Deck the Halls”

Make Your Own Kind of Music: Commencement Address for Tidewater Academy’s Class of 2024

Good morning, Dr. Moore, Members of the Board of Directors, Ms. Francis, faculty, staff, parents and Members of the Class of 2024: I stand here today completely honored to be your graduation speaker. Even though you just listened to my bio, I can assure you that there was a time, back when I roamed seniorContinue reading “Make Your Own Kind of Music: Commencement Address for Tidewater Academy’s Class of 2024”

I Love You More Than Coffee: A Guided Journal for Moms is available for pre-order!

I Love You More Than Coffee: A Guided Journal for Moms by Melissa Face Like many, you’ve probably encountered a tale about being a mom and thought to yourself, “Hey, I could write that!” Well, now is your chance! An inspired companion piece to Melissa Face’s previously published collection of essays about mothering, this isn’t forContinue reading “I Love You More Than Coffee: A Guided Journal for Moms is available for pre-order!”

I Am a 2022 Motherscope Contributor!

Motherscope Magazine is one of my favorite platforms for sharing stories and experiences about motherhood. I have been fortunate to have my essays appear in two of Motherscope’s print publications: Choose Your Own Motherhood and Generations (pictured below). Last year, Motherscope’s publisher posted a call out for regular contributors to the magazine’s online platform. IContinue reading “I Am a 2022 Motherscope Contributor!”

Happy Birthday, Buddy

By Melissa Face “Whose birthday is it?” the woman at the bakeshop asked. “Buddy Holly’s,” I said, as I handed her my credit card. “Oh. Okay.” She smiled and passed back my card and receipt. During the pandemic, my family and I held several interesting celebrations. We hosted a Hollywood dinner party where we dressedContinue reading “Happy Birthday, Buddy”