by jlassalle | Sep 8, 2020 | Blog
My earliest memories involve books. Ramona Quimby and I lounged together on hot summer afternoons. Judy Blume and I learned to see the world in exciting, complex ways. As I grew up, Judy and I took different trips – ones that surprised and touched me. Then Nora...
by jlassalle | Aug 20, 2020 | Blog
Contributed to New Orleans Mom I agree that social media should not be all-consuming, nor should it actively influence how I feel when I’m not “plugged in.” So I dug deep into my therapy toolkit and set boundaries that keep me from going down rabbit holes or getting...
by jlassalle | May 13, 2020 | Blog
Contributed to New Orleans Mom The you of today is not the same “pre-quarantine” you. This new you is resilient. Capable. Strong. Even in the face of darkness, even if you think you are screwing up, you are getting up and going again. You are facing every day because...
by jlassalle | Mar 12, 2020 | Blog
Contributed to New Orleans Mom It’s getting a bit tense. I saw you in yoga this morning, brows furrowed even as you reluctantly allowed yourself an hour of peace. I passed you in the grocery with your shoulders near to your ears, chewing on your lip because you can’t...
by jlassalle | Mar 9, 2020 | Blog, News
Last week, I answered a few questions from the Pensive Bookworm regarding my upcoming book, Dark Rooms. Check out the interview in full HERE.
by jlassalle | Aug 26, 2019 | Blog
Contributed to New Orleans Mom The great part about being a member of a community, little one, is that we are exposed to all kinds of people. If we are lucky, we get to meet people who aren’t like us. We get to talk to others with a completely different perspective....
